The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. While her baby brain is forced to evolve fast, she seeks to free herself from the prejudices of her times. Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
Genre: comedy, drama, horror
Language: English, subtitles: Dutch
From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
Poor Things is an inventive spin on the well-known story of Frankenstein. The added humor, filth, and quirkiness adds to the overall experience. With almost every design Oscar award (costumes, sets, hair and makeup) plus Best Actress behind its name, this film is a must-see on the big screen!
This film is recommended by the Student Film Committee because it’s unlike any other. The style of director Yorgos Lanthimos is unmatched and sure to deliver an amazing experience. The movie, winner of many prizes, plays around with adventurous characters and crazy storytelling.
Please note this film contains many images of a sexual and occasionally bloody nature.
Awards
The film won 4 Oscars including Best Leading Actress (Emma Stone) Best Production, Costumes and Hair and Make-up design. It also won 5 BAFTA Awards, 2 Golden Globes and 1 Critics Choice Award. The film is both a festival and critics’ favorite.
Reviews
“Everything in it – every frame, every image, every joke, every performance – gets a gasp of excitement.” The Guardian
“Yorgos Lanthimos’s feminist Frankenstein comedy is scabrous, smart and obscenely funny.” Time Out
“This is Barbie on absinthe.” CineVue
Ticket information
This film will be shown at Filmhuis De Zwarte Doos. Buying a ticket online in advance is mandatory if you want to attend this film. You can buy a ticket by clicking on the black “order” button on this page.
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Please be on time
The screening of the film starts at 19:30 sharp (no pre-film commercials) and the cinema hall opens at 19:10. We kindly ask you to be at the ticket counter at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the film. This is to ensure the film starts and ends on time.
The Studium Generale film program is selected in collaboration with the Student Film Committee and Natlab.