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The Lobster
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
2015•1h 59m•R•★ 7.1
Comedy / Drama / Romance / Science Fiction
Synopsis
In a dystopian near-future society, single people are required to check into a seaside hotel where they must find a matching romantic partner within 45 days or be surgically transformed into an animal of their choice and released into the forest. Yorgos Lanthimos' deadpan, surrealist Cannes Jury Prize-winning masterpiece.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
WriterEfthimis FilippouYorgos Lanthimos
CinematographyThimios Bakatakis
Principal Cast
Colin FarrellDavid
Rachel WeiszShort Sighted Woman
Olivia ColmanHotel Manager
Léa SeydouxLoner Leader
Michael SmileyLoner Swimmer
Ariane LabedThe Maid
John C. ReillyLisping Man
Ben WhishawLimping Man
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 59m (119 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorYorgos Lanthimos
LanguagesEnglish, French
CountryGR, IE, GB, NL, FR
StudioElement Pictures • Film4 • Faliro House Productions
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