Director Yorgos Lanthimos’ works are best described as an exploration of the dark side of human nature. If you are familiar with his past works like Lobster (2015) or The Killing of a Scared Deer (2017), you would expect nothing short of absurdity from his latest feature, Poor Things.
Synopsis
The film is a sexually liberating, ingenious cinematic feast featuring the best performance by Emma Stone yet. Receiving a total of 11 nominations for the Academy Awards, Poor Things set itself as the second-most nominated film this year behind Oppenheimer. Clinching Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, and of course Emma Stone won Best Actress for the 2024 Oscars.