Poor Things (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Poor Things (film) |
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| Directed by | Yorgos Lanthimos |
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| Screenplay by | Tony McNamara |
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| Music by | Jerskin Fendrix |
| Cinematography | Robbie Ryan |
| Editing by | Yorgos Mavropsaridis |
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| Distributed by | Searchlight Pictures |
| Release date(s) | September 1, 2023 (Venice) December 8, 2023 (United States) January 12, 2024 (Ireland and United Kingdom) |
| Running time | 142 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $35 million |
| Money made | $108.4 million |
Poor Things is a fantasy film from 2023 directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It's based on a book by Alasdair Gray and was written for the screen by Tony McNamara. The movie stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe.
The story is about a young woman named Bella Baxter who lives in Victorian London. She is brought back to life in a special way and then goes on an amazing journey. This journey helps her learn all about herself and the world. Critics have said the film has parts of black comedy and steampunk styles.
Poor Things was first shown at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2023. There, it won a big award called the Golden Lion. The movie was released in the United States on December 8, 2023. It came out in Ireland and the United Kingdom on January 12, 2024. So far, it has earned over $108 million around the world.
Many groups named Poor Things one of the top ten films of 2023. These include the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute. The film also won many other awards. It received 11 nominations at the 96th Academy Awards, winning four. One of these was Best Actress for Emma Stone. It also won five awards at the 77th British Academy Film Awards. Plus, it won two Golden Globe Awards: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Emma Stone.
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The Story of Bella Baxter
The film's main character is a young woman named Bella. She is brought back to life by a scientist named Dr. Godwin Baxter, who is like her guardian. At first, Bella is very innocent and doesn't know much about the world. She is very eager to learn new things.
Even though Dr. Baxter tries to keep her safe, Bella wants to see more of the world. She decides to leave with a clever lawyer named Duncan Wedderburn. Together, they travel across many different places and continents. This journey helps Bella discover more about life and herself.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they play in the film:
- Emma Stone as Bella Baxter
- Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wedderburn
- Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter
- Ramy Youssef as Max McCandles
- Jerrod Carmichael as Harry Astley
- Christopher Abbott as Alfie Blessington
- Margaret Qualley as Felicity
- Kathryn Hunter as Madame Swiney
- Suzy Bemba as Toinette
- Hanna Schygulla as Martha Von Kurtzroc
- Vicki Pepperdine as Mrs. Prim
- Wayne Brett as Priest
- Tom Stourton as Steward
- Carminho as Fado Singing Woman
- Jerskin Fendrix as Lisbon Restaurant Musician
Film Release and Festivals
Poor Things was first shown to the public at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 1, 2023. After that, it was also shown at several other film festivals. These included the Telluride Film Festival, the New York Film Festival, and the BFI London Film Festival. It was also screened at the Busan International Film Festival and the Sitges Film Festival.
The movie had a limited theatrical release in the United States on December 8, 2023. Later, it began a wide release across the country on January 19, 2024. People in the United Kingdom and Ireland could watch it starting January 12, 2024.
Awards and Recognition
Poor Things has won many important awards. At the 80th Venice International Film Festival, it won the top prize, the Golden Lion.
At the 96th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, the film was nominated for 11 awards. It won four of them, including:
The movie also did very well at the 77th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), winning five awards. At the 81st Golden Globe Awards, it won two major awards:
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Emma Stone
These awards show how much critics and audiences loved the film.
See also
In Spanish: Pobres criaturas para niños
