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Yorgos Lanthimos Contemporaries

Yorgos Lanthimos Contemporaries is a visual style popularized by Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and his contemporaries in the late 2000s and early 2010s. This style is characterized by dark humor, surrealism, and a stark, minimalist aesthetic. Lanthimos and his contemporaries gained international acclaim for their unique and thought-provoking films, such as 'Dogtooth' (2009), 'The Lobster' (2015), and 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer' (2017). The visual style often incorporates deadpan performances, symmetrical compositions, and an atmospheric use of light and color.