Yorgos Lanthimos: ‘Creative freedom is key’

Tranquility, certainty, satisfaction - these were the vibes exuded by Yorgos Lanthimos on Sunday morning as he convened with a pack of journalists at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in central Athens to delve into his latest film.

'My perspective is just one perspective; others may perceive much more, and that's intriguing'

Set to hit Greek theaters on the first day of the new year, "Poor Things" features American actress Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a young woman resurrected by an eccentric surgeon, embarking on a journey to rediscover the world. The press conference, lasting about half an hour, offered the Greek filmmaker the opportunity to discuss serious choices, both pertaining to the specific film and his overall career.

One pivotal choice is not to go about interpreting his own films. "My perspective is just one perspective; others...