Yorgos Lanthimos – 75th Annual Venice International Film Festival – “The Favourite” Photocall – Sala Casino – Venice, Italy, 2018 -Photo Credit: Landmark / PR Photos
Birth Name: Georgios Lanthimos (Γεώργιος Λάνθιμος)
Place of Birth: Athens, Greece
Date of Birth: 23 September, 1973
Ethnicity: Greek
Yorgos Lanthimos is a Greek director, producer, and screenwriter. Beginning in Greek cinema and transitioning to English-language productions, he has directed the films Kinetta, Dogtooth, Alps (2011), The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, all of which he co-wrote; The Favourite (2018), and Poor Things, and co-directed the film My Best Friend (2001). He often works in the psychologial thriller-horror genre, sometimes with a comedic twist.
He is the son of Eirini, a shop owner, and Antonis Lanthimos, a professional basketball player. He is married to actress and director Ariane Labed.
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