It’s all Greek Cinema to me

Picture a world where family homes become prisons, love is reduced to a survival tactic, and language itself is a weapon of control. This is the unsettling universe crafted by Yorgos Lanthimos, one of Europe’s most provocative filmmakers. Lanthimos has upended traditional storytelling to explore the darkest corners of human behavior and social norms, transforming the landscape of Greek and European cinema. So, what makes his work so distinct? And why has his surreal, often disturbing style struck such a powerful chord both in Greece and across the globe?

In the current episode of “Cinema Europe”, Rawan looks at Lanthimos’ contributions to the Greek Weird Wave film movement, the significance of his work in Greek cinema, and the common themes that define his films.All cinephiles should tune in on 27 November at 9 a.m. on 104.8 FM and in the stream!