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The Lobster (2015)
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman, Léa Seydoux
7.1
87%Runtime119 min
Rating15
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In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Lobster, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a critically acclaimed dark comedy that has received widespread praise. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and received an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong audience reception. With an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, the film has been recognized for its unique and thought-provoking exploration of relationships and society.
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This darkly comedic, dystopian drama from director Yorgos Lanthimos blends absurdist humor with a haunting exploration of loneliness, relationships, and the dehumanizing effects of societal conformity, creating a unique cinematic experience that should appeal to fans of unconventional, thought-provoking narratives.
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The Lobster is a 2015 absurdist black comedy-drama art film directed and co-produced by Yorgos Lanthimos, from a screenplay by Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou. It stars Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Ashley Jensen, Ariane Labed, Angeliki Papoulia, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux, Michael Smiley, and Ben Whishaw. The film follows a newly single bachelor who moves into a hotel with other singles, who are all obliged to find a romantic partner within 45 days; otherwise, they’ll be transformed into animals.
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