The Art of Yorgos Lanthimos: Man or Animal?

Screenshot from Dogtooth (2009) | Property of Feelgood Entertainment

There is a recurrent theme unifying all of Yorgos Lanthimos’ films: what separates man from animal?

Lanthimos’ creations always revolve around the idea and metaphorical use of animals in their plots. And, in most cases, in their very titles as well: Dogtooth, The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, etc.