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"The Favourite" Director Yorgos Lanthimos
Nov 29, 2018
Director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Tony McNamara talk about their new film, The Favorite, exploring the challenges of creating a period film and the importance of finding partners who align with their vision. They discuss the significance of rabbits in the film and the importance of the three-week rehearsal process for actors. They also delve into the role of movement in the movie and their creative process behind choreography.
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- 'The Favorite' explores the complex relationships and personal responsibilities of three women in power in the past.
- Collaboration between director Yorgos Lanthimos and screenwriter Tony McNamara involves discussing intentions and allowing the work to evolve organically.
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The podcast discusses the initial attraction to the story of 'The Favorite', focusing on three women with power in the past and their complex relationships. The individual characters, particularly Anne's, resonate as they navigate personal responsibilities while affecting the fate of a nation. The allure of making a period film and exploring the architecture of this world is also mentioned.
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