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“Even before the economic crisis in Greece there was no structure for making films - no proper industry, and the structure didn't help filmmakers at all. So filmmakers had to help each other, and make very, very low-budget films. Now with the crisis, things got a bit worse, but filmmakers are still going to be making films. It didn't change that much.”

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Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos is a renowned Greek film director and screenwriter, known for his distinctive style and profound thematic explorations, particularly in the areas of human nature, social structures, and power relations. His films often feature black humor and satire, earning him acclaim from audiences and critics alike. more

“I was making commercials. That's how I learned the craft. That was the marketing part of it: directing commercial for TV. It wasn't the most common thing to become a filmmaker in Greece. I started by saying I was interested in marketing and have a proper job in advertising and commercials. Basically, I studied film to learn how to do marketing, and commercials. As I studied film I learned I'd be interested in making films instead of commercials.”

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Author:Yorgos Lanthimos

“American culture is kind of a universal culture, I guess. It's things Greeks grew up with, common references you can use. It's very interesting.”

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Author:Yorgos Lanthimos

“I'm planning some films in the U.K., and it will have pros and cons. It takes a lot more time to set up a film in the U.K., because you can't rely on much. In Greece, friends show up and bring what they can and you make the film. Well, that's a bit simpler than how it really is. But when you make a film with proper industries, it takes more time to synch all these things.”

Film Planning Rely Greece

Author:Yorgos Lanthimos

“I haven't really auditioned much in my career. I've been lucky in terms of the feature work; it's mostly been people that have been fans of mine that have called and said "We have this part, do you want to do it?" That kind of thing. And that's sort of still the way it is right now - I don't really go after features too much.”

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Author:Chris Elliott