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Film · 2023

Poor Things

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · starring Tom Stourton, Vicki Pepperdine and Jack Barton

  • 2 h 21 min
  • Romance · Science fiction
  • IrelandUK
  • Released in the UK 11 January 2024
  • 7.4 Users14 votes
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Synopsis

'Poor Things' tells the fantastic evolution and the incredible story of Bella Baxter, a young girl who is revived by the unorthodox and brilliant scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Bella is really interested in learn everything about the world, but always under the protection of Dr. Baxter. She really wants to see how is the normal live, something she doesn't have, so Bella decides to run away with Duncan Wedderburn, a wicked and sophisticated lawyer, with whom she will live a dizzying adventure across five continents. Without the prejudices of society of the moment, Bella will have a firm purpose in defending equality and liberation.

The film is based on the book by Alasdair Gray, and the script is written by Tony McNamara, this being the second collaboration between McNamara and Lanthimos ('The Favourite'). In the production of the film, we find Ed Guiney, Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrew Lowe and Emma Stone.

The film is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, acclaimed director for films like 'Lobster' and 'The Favourite', in which one Olivia Coleman won the Oscar for best actress. In the star role of Bella, we can see Emma Stone. Willem Dafoe plays Dr. Baxter, who creates Bella. As young Bella's lover, we find Mark Ruffalo as attorney Duncan Wedderburn.

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The essentials

Runtime
141 min2 hours and 21 minutes
Budget
$35mElement Pictures
How long is Poor Things?
2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was Poor Things released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 11 January 2024.
Who directed Poor Things?
Yorgos Lanthimos.
Who is in Poor Things?
It stars Tom Stourton, Vicki Pepperdine, Jack Barton and Emma Stone.
Where can I watch Poor Things?
In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+ and to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
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Cast

Full cast (21)
Director
Yorgos Lanthimos
Writers
Tony McNamara
Producers
Daniel Battsek, Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone
Cinematography
Robbie Ryan

Videos and trailers

All 3 videos
Trailer VOSE 'Poor Things' 1:254 July 2023

Photos and posters

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Reviews

7.4 14 votes
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Awards

All the awards
  • Academy Awards (Oscars) 2024 4 of 11 nominations Won: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Production Design
  • Golden Globes 2024 2 of 7 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
  • BAFTA Awards 2024 5 of 11 nominations Won: Film Best Actress, Best Production Design
  • Actor Awards 2024 2 nominations

Soundtrack

All 2 songs
  1. Les Yeux BleusSuzy Bemba Spotify
  2. O Quarto (Fado Menor)Carminho

Trivia

  • 15 years after the project

    Yorgos Lanthimos first approached Alasdair Gray about adapting Poor Things in 2009. Gray took Lanthimos on a personal tour of Glasgow, and showed Lanthimos the locations he included in the novel. Lanthimos said, "He was a very lovely man. Unfortunately, he died just a couple of years before we actually made the film, but he was very special and energetic; he was 80-something [when we met], and as soon as I got there, he had seen Canino (2009) and said, 'I had my friend put on the DVD, because I don't know how to operate these things, but I think you're very talented, young man".

  • Inspired by classics.

    After its premiere in Venice Film Festival, 'Empire Magazine' published the films that Yorgos Lanthimos gave the screenwriter Tony McNamara as reference for the tone and feel of the film: 'And the Ship Sails On', 'Belle de Jour' and 'Young Frankenstein'.

  • Outside the Cannes Film Festival.

    Thierry Frémaux, the festival's director, wanted the film to be presented at his festival, but was unable to do so due to post-production deadlines. Finnally, the film was presented at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the Golden Lion.

  • Music novelty

    This is the first Yorgos Lanthimos's film to feature an original score by a composer. All his previous films used only existing music.

  • Pictorial inspiration

    Bella's character design was partially inspired by Egon Schiele's 1911 painting 'Nude Girl Standing With Long Black Hair & Blue-Black Drape'.

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