Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" has been chosen as film of the year 2024 by the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI), in a first by a Greek director.

Almost 800 film critics from around the world voted in the process to pick the recipient of the FIPRESCI Grand Prix, which will be presented on September 20 at the opening gala of the 72nd San Sebastian Festival in Spain.

Still fresh off the great success of "Poor Things," Greek film director Yorgos Lanthimos (second from right) and cast members Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, Jesse Plemons and Joe Alwyn pose on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the film "Kinds of Kindness" at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Friday.

Hollywood stars jetted into Cannes on Tuesday as the world's most famous film festival gets under way in dramatic circumstances, including a fugitive director's daring escape from Iran, and a looming cloud of fresh #MeToo allegations.

Yorgos Mavropsaridis celebrated his nomination at this year's Oscars alongside his two daughters, who joined him on his journey to Los Angeles: 24-year-old Ilektra, a musician, and 27-year-old Penelope, a director. Perhaps this was his greatest joy.

Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things," an off-key Victorian-era riff on "Frankenstein," pulled off an upset victory over "Barbie" to triumph in the best comedy or musical category at the 81st Golden Globes.

"Poor Things" also won for Emma Stone's performance as Bella, a young woman, created by a scientist, who experiences a surreal sexual awakening.