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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, Paris, and Alexandria during the 1800s. It runs 141 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a darkly comic and whimsical tone. Themes of coming of age, identity, and power & corruption run throughout.

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

The world of this film

Setting

Where
LondonLisbonParisAlexandria
Setting
UrbanCoastal Sea
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Coming Of AgeIdentityPower & Corruption
Tone
Darkly ComicWhimsical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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