Critics name Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ as top film of 2024

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Yorgos Lanthimos’ film “Poor Things” has been honoured as the 2024 Movie of the Year by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), marking a historic first for a Greek director, according to ekathimerini.com

Nearly 800 film critics from around the globe participated in the voting process to select the winner of the FIPRESCI Grand Prix. The award will be officially presented on September 20 during the opening gala of the 72nd San Sebastian Festival in Spain, where the winning film, an Irish/British/US co-production, will also be screened.

The other four finalists for the award included “Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World” by Radu Jude, “Evil Does Not Exist” by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, “All of Us Strangers” by Andrew Haigh, and “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” by Mohamad Rasoulof.

Yorgos Lanthimos Adelaide Film Emma Stone
Yorgos Lanthimos directs Emma Stone in film, Poor things. Photo: OiCanada

“Poor Things” debuted in 2023 at the Venice Film Festival, where it won the prestigious Golden Lion for Best Film. This accolade launched the film into an exceptional international journey, earning it numerous awards, including two Golden Globes, five BAFTAs, and four Oscars out of eleven nominations, with Emma Stone winning for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Since its inception in 1999, the FIPRESCI Grand Prix has recognized the work of distinguished filmmakers such as Maren Ade, Pedro Almodóvar, Paul Thomas Anderson, Alfonso Cuarón, Jean-Luc Godard, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Michael Haneke, Aki Kaurismäki, Richard Linklater, Terrence Malick, George Miller, Cristian Mungiu, and Chloé Zhao.

Source: ekathimerini.com

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