Do you remember “The Favourite”? This is the latest drama film of Yorgos Lanthimos, set in England and more specifically in the 18th century. Well, it seems that awards and global acclaims are yet to come. Oscars nominations have already been announced and The Favourite boasts the impressive number 10! Ten nominations in the world’s most prestigious event for cinema lovers everywhere! It is going to be a great night, indeed!
Yorgos Lanthimos is no stranger in the film industry. Back in 2009, he made quite an impression with Dogtooth. A controversial film about the relationships formed within the family and the suppression that may emerge. Then, he went on to create even more radical films, based on innovative ideas and concepts not often discussed. He teamed up with various well-esteemed actors and connoisseurs of the universal film industry, such as Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz. The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Lobster are two of his best known masterpieces.
And now it is time for Yorgos Lanthimos and the Oscars 2019! With “The Favourite”, the talented director digs deeper into human relationships and social interactions. In an era when women were not supposed to show initiative, let alone shape the History of an entire nation, he depicts just that. He shows three powerful women, looking into their souls and bringing out the best in them. The outcome is purely mesmeric. Of course, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone, along with Rachel Weisz, add to the overall quality of the film.
Yorgos Lanthimos has already won 7 BAFTA awards, which is impressive. And it is the best appetizer, for the Oscars. The big night is approaching without delay. The Oscars 2019 will be held on Sunday, February 24 in Hollywood. And Yorgos Lanthimos is going to be there. Not just to claim what he is entitled to, but to raise Greek cinematography a little higher. And the best is yet to come!