Release: 12/08/2023
“Poor Things” is a black comedy fantasy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Tony McNamara. It stars Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a young Victorian woman who is resurrected by a scientist.
Bella embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, defying the expectations of the men in her life. The film explores themes of possession, desire, and independence, set in a visually stunning and disorienting Victorian world. “Poor Things” premiered at the Venice International Film Festival and received critical acclaim, winning the Golden Lion.
The movie raises uncomfortable questions about the exploitation of its heroine, leaving it up to the viewer to interpret. With a notable performance by Emma Stone and a supporting cast including Mark Ruffalo, the film has a running time of 141 minutes and is rated R for its graphic content.
Genres
Drama
Starring
Emma Stone, Willem DaFoe, Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Jerrod Carmichael, and Christopher Abbot
Directed By
Yorgos Lanthimos
Produced By
Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, Ed Guiney and Andrew Lowe