Modern Prometheus: The Films of Yorgos Lanthimos, (Hardcover)

<p><b>A richly visual retrospective of Yorgos Lanthimos's career, covering everything from his early experimental Greek short films to his award-winning features like </b><i><b>The Lobster, The Favourite</b></i><b>, and </b><i><b>Poor Things</b></i></p><p>Written by Hannah Strong and designed in collaboration with renowned film magazine <i>Little White Lies</i>, this volume brings Lanthimos's cinematic vision into focus. Through a compelling blend of archival material, photography, and in-depth interviews with key collaborators, <i>The Modern Prometheus</i> offers an intimate look at the filmmaker's creative process.</p><p>The distinctive visuals, offbeat humor, and visceral interrogations of the human body and soul that define Lanthimos's work are reflected in this 288-page coffee table book. With analytical precision and deep admiration, the book celebrates Lanthimos as a genre-defying director who continues to expand the possibilities of contemporary cinema.</p><p>In the years since his early forays into Greek theatre, Yorgos Lanthimos has cultivated a distinct cinematic look--darkly surreal, emotionally incisive, and completely original. <i>The Modern Prometheus</i> is en enlightening exploration of this vision, a richly detailed monograph that traces the director's evolution from his experimental debut <i>Kinetta</i> to the Academy Award-winning <i>Poor Things</i> and beyond.</p>

• Modern Prometheus: The Films of Yorgos Lanthimos, (Hardcover)
• Author: Hannah Strong
• ISBN: 9781419782916
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-12-08
• Page Count: 288