Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' Pushes Boundaries with Surrealism and Absurdity

The Greek director's latest film explores power, obsession, and the human condition through three interconnected stories.

'Kinds of Kindness' features recurring actors Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe in different roles across three segments.
The film blends surrealism and dark humor, aiming to evoke varied reactions from its audience.
Lanthimos collaborated with production designer Anthony Gasparro to create an off-kilter, eerie atmosphere.
The anthology format allowed Lanthimos to experiment with different narrative structures and themes.
Despite its unsettling content, the film maintains a lively and collaborative spirit on set.