13 Films by Yorgos Lanthimos

A nurse, a paramedic, a gymnast, and her coach run a unique business: they stand in for deceased people. Relatives, friends, and colleagues hire them to attend events and provide comfort to those grieving the loss.

This film tells three interconnected stories. One follows a man struggling to regain control of his life. Another features a police officer troubled by the return of his wife, who was presumed dead at sea and now appears changed. The…

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Venice Film Festival, seventy filmmakers created short films, each between sixty and ninety seconds long, exploring their visions of cinema's future.

"My Best Friend" is the story of two men who have been friends since childhood, constantly pushing each other's buttons. Their lifelong dynamic unravels when Constantinos finds Alekos with his wife. This discovery triggers a destructive cycle of infidelity, lies,…

In a near-future dystopia, the city mandates that single individuals be sent to The Hotel. There, they have forty-five days to find a romantic partner. Failure to do so results in a transformation into an animal and exile to The…

Marina, 23, lives in a seaside factory town with her architect father. She views people as odd and avoids them, until a stranger arrives and challenges her to a foosball game – on her own table. Meanwhile, her father prepares…

During the quiet season at a Greek hotel, a chambermaid, a BMW enthusiast, and a photo shop worker collaborate on a project: filming and photographing staged scenes depicting a man and a woman in conflict.

Dr. Steven Murphy is a respected heart surgeon with a perfect family and home. However, a fatherless teenager named Martin slowly begins to insert himself into Dr. Murphy's life, creating a growing sense of unease.

A scientist revives a young woman, and she escapes with a lawyer for a fast-paced journey around the world. Away from societal constraints, she becomes determined to fight for equality and freedom.

A professional cellist's chance meeting with a stranger on the subway sets off a chain of unforeseen events that dramatically alters the course of his life.

This silent, black and white short film unfolds on the Greek island of Tenos. A woman dressed in black grieves within a modest home. The film explores the blurring lines between reality and dream, and examines the interplay of tradition…

Three teenagers are isolated in a remote country estate that feels otherworldly. Confined within its walls, they spend their time listening to homemade tapes that introduce them to a completely new vocabulary. Any word from outside their home is redefined.…

England, early 1700s. Queen Anne's close bond with Sarah Churchill is challenged by the arrival of Abigail Hill, Sarah's cousin. This sparks a sharp rivalry between the two women as they both compete for the Queen's favor.