Classics: Alps

Lanthimos comments on Greek society in particular and human shortcomings in general. Everyone always plays a role - a principle that is brought to a head in Alps.

They call themselves 'Alps'. It is a mysterious society; the four members - a nurse, a paramedic, a gymnast and her trainer - are not allowed to reveal anything about their activities to non-Alpines. In their spare hours they rent themselves out to relatives to take the place of a recently deceased person, according to their own words to facilitate the grieving process. But whether role-playing is really that healthy is seriously doubtful.

The Films of Yorgos Lanthimos

Following the release of his latest Oscar-nominated film Poor Things, we will be shining the spotlight on the surrealist films of Yorgos Lanthimos throughout the month of April.