Yorgos Lanthimos is a weirdo. That’s the best way to describe the Greek filmmaker known for his eccentric movies, who’s managed to helm big-budget, Oscar-winning Hollywood productions without compromising his unique vision. Lanthimos’ films can be confrontational and off-putting, with a bleak but often darkly funny view of human nature.
Lanthimos started by making small-scale films in his native country before breaking through on the international festival circuit with 2009’s “Dogtooth.” He made an impressive transition to English-language features while retaining his particular sensibilities, and he’s since become one of the most acclaimed auteurs in American cinema, too.
