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Ranking The Best Yorgos Lanthimos Movies
By DANIELLE RYAN
8. My Best Friend
Yorgos Lanthimos’ directorial debut follows insurance agent Constantine (Lazopoulos) after he comes home to find his best friend and his wife in bed together.
“My Best Friend” is almost impossible to find online or even on physical media in the United States and reviews from the time aren't particularly complimentary.
7. Kinetta
Lanthimos’ second film is probably his bleakest and spends most of its run time in relative silence, with its characters in various states of depression.
The film takes place at the beachside resort of Kinetta and it’s only for fans of Lanthimos who want to see the earliest elements of his style coming to fruition.
6. Alps
In his fourth film, Lanthimos tells a story about therapists who call themselves “The Alps,” who pretend to be deceased individuals to help their families grieve.
Lanthimos is still finding his footing as a storyteller and an artist in this movie, hence the meandering story and often frustrating characters.
5. The Lobster
Lanthimos’ first English-language film is set in a bizarre sci-fi reality where single people must find a mate or they're turned into an animal of their choosing.
“The Lobster” may not be palatable for most audiences because of its absurdity, but it's a fantastic film for those with a taste for slightly stranger fare.
4. The Favourite
“The Favourite” tells the semi-historically accurate story of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and a pair of women who become rivals for her attention and affection.
It’s a brilliant black comedy that’s filthy, hilarious, and sometimes heartbreaking. It’s also gorgeous, with stunning costumes, locations, and cinematography.