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Plot
In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.
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Cast
Colin Farrell
David
Rachel Weisz
Short Sighted Woman
Olivia Colman
Hotel Manager
Léa Seydoux
Loner Leader
Michael Smiley
Loner Swimmer
Ariane Labed
The Maid
John C. Reilly
Lisping Man
Ben Whishaw
Limping Man
Angeliki Papoulia
Heartless Woman
Jessica Barden
Nosebleed Woman
Emma O'Shea
Nosebleed Woman's Best Friend
Ashley Jensen
Biscuit Woman
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Doctor
- AD
Anthony Dougall
70 Year Old Waiter
Anthony Moriarty
30 Year Old Waiter
Sean Duggan
Guard Waiter
- RF
Roland Ferrandi
Loner Leader's Father
- IN
Imelda Nagle Ryan
Loner Leader's Mother
Jacqueline Abrahams
Donkey Shooter
- JF
James Finnegan
Bald Man
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This film presents a darkly comedic and absurdist take on contemporary dating culture and societal expectations. Set in a dystopian future where single individuals must find a partner within a strict timeframe or face a transformation into animals, the narrative explores themes of conformity, individuality, and the lengths people will go to for connection. Those who appreciate unconventional storytelling, sharp satire, and a critique of modern love will find resonance in the film's unique vision, which is emblematic of Yorgos Lanthimos's distinctive style and thematic preoccupations.
Themes
- •absurdity of modern relationships
- •the pressure to conform socially
- •the cost of individuality
- •animal symbolism in human identity
- •survival and desperation in love
- •dark humor in dystopian settings
Mood
dark
Era
contemporary
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