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Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos is a highly acclaimed Greek filmmaker and theatre director. Recognized as a leading filmmaker of his generation, his work has garnered numerous awards, including a BAFTA Award and a Golden Lion. He has also received multiple Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations, solidifying his position as a significant figure in contemporary cinema.

3 hours ago : Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Bugonia' Explores Paranoia and Anxiety with Emma Stone in Apocalyptic Showdown.

Yorgos Lanthimos' new movie 'Bugonia' is reviewed, highlighting its themes of paranoia and anxiety. Emma Stone stars in an apocalyptic showdown, possibly involving shaved heads for movie tickets. The movie seems to be generating buzz.

September 1973: Yorgos Lanthimos's Birth

Yorgos Lanthimos was born in September 1973. He is a Greek filmmaker and theatre director.

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1973: Release of The Exorcist

In 1973, William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist' was released.

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1992: Publication of Poor Things novel

In 1992, the novel 'Poor Things' was published, which would later become the inspiration for Yorgos Lanthimos's film of the same name.

1995: Directing TV Commercials, Short Films, Experimental Theater Plays and Music Videos

Since 1995, Yorgos Lanthimos has directed TV commercials, short films, experimental theater plays and music videos.

1998: Photography for Sakis Rouvas's Album Kati Apo Mena

In 1998, Yorgos Lanthimos worked as a photographer for the covers and interior photos of Sakis Rouvas's album ''Kati Apo Mena''.

2000: Photography for Sakis Rouvas's Album 21os Akatallilos

In 2000, Yorgos Lanthimos worked as a photographer for the covers and interior photos of Sakis Rouvas's album ''21os Akatallilos''.

2001: Directorial Film Debut with My Best Friend

In 2001, Yorgos Lanthimos made his directorial film debut with the sex comedy film 'My Best Friend'.

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2001: Release of My Best Friend

In 2001, Yorgos Lanthimos's feature film career started with the mainstream Greek comedy film 'My Best Friend', which he co-directed with Lakis Lazopoulos.

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2003: Release of Save the Green Planet!

In 2003, the Korean science fiction comedy 'Save the Green Planet!' was released, which Yorgos Lanthimos will later remake.

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2004: Creative Team Member for the 2004 Summer Olympics Ceremonies in Athens

In 2004, Yorgos Lanthimos was a member of the creative team that designed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.

2005: Premiere of Kinetta at the Toronto Film Festival

In 2005, Yorgos Lanthimos's experimental and psychological drama 'Kinetta' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.

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2008: Directing Natura morta in un fosso

In 2008, Yorgos Lanthimos directed a production of 'Natura morta in un fosso' written by Fausto Paravidino at the Amore Theatre in Greece.

2009: Directing Dogtooth

In 2009, Yorgos Lanthimos directed the psychological drama film 'Dogtooth', which won the Un Certain Regard prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

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2009: Dogtooth Wins at Cannes and is Nominated for Academy Award

In 2009, Yorgos Lanthimos's Greek psychological drama 'Dogtooth' won the Un Certain Regard prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards.

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2010: Acting and Co-Producing Attenberg

In 2010, Yorgos Lanthimos acted in and co-produced 'Attenberg', a Greek drama film directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari.

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2010: Meeting Ariane Labed

While working on 'Attenberg' in 2010, Yorgos Lanthimos met and began dating the film's star, Ariane Labed.

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2011: Alps Wins Osella Award for Best Screenplay

In 2011, Yorgos Lanthimos's film 'Alps' won the Osella Award for Best Screenplay at the 68th Venice International Film Festival.

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2011: Move to London

Yorgos Lanthimos and Ariane Labed lived in London from 2011 until 2021.

2013: Marriage to Ariane Labed

Yorgos Lanthimos and Ariane Labed married in 2013.

2015: Transition to English-Language Films with The Lobster

In 2015, Lanthimos transitioned to making English-language films with the black comedy 'The Lobster', earning a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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2015: The Lobster Wins Jury Prize at Cannes

In 2015, Yorgos Lanthimos's film 'The Lobster' won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.

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2016: Directing Video Vignette for Radiohead's Identikit

In 2016, Yorgos Lanthimos directed a video vignette for the Radiohead song "Identikit", released on their album 'A Moon Shaped Pool'.

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2017: Directing The Killing of a Sacred Deer

In 2017, Yorgos Lanthimos directed the psychological thriller 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'.

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2017: Premiere of The Killing of a Sacred Deer at Cannes

In 2017, Yorgos Lanthimos's psychological horror film 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it competed for the Palme d'Or.

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2018: Talks to Direct The Hawkline Monster

Between 2018 and 2021, it was reported that Lanthimos was in talks to direct adaptations of 'The Hawkline Monster: A Gothic Western'.

2018: Collaboration with Emma Stone in The Favourite

In 2018, Yorgos Lanthimos collaborated with Emma Stone in the period black comedy 'The Favourite', and received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Picture.

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2018: The Favourite Debuts and Wins Grand Jury Prize

In 2018, Yorgos Lanthimos's period black comedy, 'The Favourite' debuted at the 75th Venice International Film Festival where it won the Grand Jury Prize.

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2021: Talks to Direct Pop. 1280

Between 2018 and 2021, it was reported that Lanthimos was in talks to direct adaptations of 'Pop. 1280'.

2021: Return to Athens

Yorgos Lanthimos and Ariane Labed moved back to Athens in 2021.

2022: Premiere of Bleat at Stavros Niarchos Hall

In 2022, Yorgos Lanthimos's 16mm black and white silent short 'Bleat' premiered at the Stavros Niarchos Hall in Athens.

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2023: Collaboration with Emma Stone in Poor Things

In 2023, Yorgos Lanthimos collaborated with Emma Stone in the satirical black comedy 'Poor Things', and won the Golden Lion.

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2023: Premiere and Award for Poor Things

In 2023, Yorgos Lanthimos directed and produced the coming of age dark comedy 'Poor Things', which premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival where it won the Golden Lion.

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2023: Bleat Shown at New York Film Festival

In 2023, Yorgos Lanthimos's 'Bleat' was shown at Alice Tully Hall at the New York Film Festival.

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January 2024: Announcement of Bugonia Remake

In January 2024, it was announced that Yorgos Lanthimos would direct an English-language remake of the 2003 Korean science fiction comedy 'Save the Green Planet!', now titled 'Bugonia'.

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May 2024: Premiere of Kinds of Kindness

In May 2024, Yorgos Lanthimos's anthology film 'Kinds of Kindness' premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

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June 2024: Release of Kinds of Kindness

On June 21, 2024, 'Kinds of Kindness', directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, was released by Searchlight Pictures.

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2024: Kinds of Kindness

In 2024, Yorgos Lanthimos directed the satirical black comedy 'Kinds of Kindness'.

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2024: Publication of Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken

In 2024, Yorgos Lanthimos published a book of behind the scenes photographs in his first photography monograph 'Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken'.

2024: Working on Adaptation of My Year of Rest and Relaxation

In 2024, it was reported that Lanthimos was working on an adaptation of 'My Year of Rest and Relaxation' together with author Ottessa Moshfegh.

February 2025: Lanthimos to Direct Adaptation of Fatale

In February 2025, it was reported that Yorgos Lanthimos would write and direct an adaptation of Jean-Patrick Manchette's thriller 'Fatale'.

July 29, 2025: Release of Beth's Farm music video

On July 29, 2025, Yorgos Lanthimos directed the music video "Beth's Farm" for Jerskin Fendrix, also starring Emma Stone which was released.

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September 2025: Lanthimos and Stone Sign Film Workers for Palestine Boycott Pledge

In September 2025, Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone signed the Film Workers for Palestine boycott pledge.

October 2025: Theatrical Release of Bugonia

Yorgos Lanthimos' film 'Bugonia' is set to get a theatrical release on October 24, 2025.

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2025: Bugonia

In 2025, Yorgos Lanthimos directed the film 'Bugonia'.

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