Yorgos Lanthimos

‘Poor Things’ editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis constructs a world for the viewer

Yorgos Mavropsaridis celebrated his nomination at this year's Oscars alongside his two daughters, who joined him on his journey to Los Angeles: 24-year-old Ilektra, a musician, and 27-year-old Penelope, a director. Perhaps this was his greatest joy.

Oscars 2024: ‘Best actress’ Stone thanks Lanthimos for ‘gift of a lifetime’

Emma Stone, left, and Yorgos Lanthimos embrace as Stone wins the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Poor Things" during the Oscars on Sunday, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Stone, who won her second Oscar, thanked the team behind the film, including the Greek director. "Thank you for this gift of a lifetime in the role of Bella," she said. [AP]

Yorgos Lanthimos sets sights on Oscar glory

Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy fantasy "Poor Things" received 11 Oscar nominations on Tuesday, including best picture, director and actress. The novel-based movie, about an infant whose brain has been transplanted into the body of a grown woman, played by Emma Stone, was the second most nominated film behind Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer," which led the field with 13 nods.

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