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2023 · 141 min · R

Poor Things

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy

Poor Things (2023) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos set in London, Lisbon, Alexandria, and Paris during the 1800s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of identity, freedom & oppression, and coming of age play out through episodic chapters.

Composer
Jerskin Fendrix
Cinematography
Robbie Ryan
Cast
Emma StoneMark RuffaloWillem DafoeRamy YoussefChristopher AbbottSuzy BembaJerrod CarmichaelKathryn Hunter

The world of this film

Setting

Where
LondonLisbonAlexandriaParis
Setting
UrbanCoastal Sea
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityFreedom & OppressionComing Of Age
Structure
Episodic Chapters
Tone
WhimsicalDarkly ComicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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