Yorgos Lanthimos: podcast appearances and interviews

Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek filmmaker and theatre director born on September 23, 1973. He began his career in experimental theatre before making his debut as a film director with the sex comedy My Best Friend in 2001. Lanthimos gained prominence with his psychological drama Dogtooth released in 2009, which received the Un Certain Regard prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. He is known for transitioning to English-language films and has directed notable works including the black comedy The Lobster in 2015, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay, and the psychological thriller The Killing of a Sacred Deer in 2017. Lanthimos is recognized as one of the leading filmmakers of his generation and has received numerous accolades such as a BAFTA Award and a Golden Lion. His films have been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He has collaborated frequently with actress Emma Stone, working on films such as The Favourite in 2018, Poor Things in 2023, Kindness in 2024, and Bugonia in 2025. His work is characterized by distinctive storytelling and unique visual style, earning him significant recognition and acclaim within the international film community.