Yorgos Lanthimos to receive Creative Impact in Directing award at Palm Springs Film Festival
Director Yorgos Lanthimos will receive the Creative Impact in Directing Award next month at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in recognition of his body of work, including this year's "Poor Things.''
The award will be presented to Lanthimos as part of Variety's annual 10 Directors to Watch and Creative Impact Awards brunch on Jan. 5 at Parker Palm Springs, according to festival officials. Emma Stone, who stars in "Poor Things,'' will present him with the award.
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"Yorgos Lanthimos established himself as one of world cinema's top filmmakers nearly 15 years ago when his film `Dogtooth' startled and excited the crowds in Cannes at its premiere,'' Variety's Executive Vice President of Content Steven Gaydos said in a statement.
"Every film since, including `Alps,' `The Lobster' and `The Favourite' has been an event, but this year's `Poor Things,' is the crowning achievement in his wildly thriving career,'' he said. "The Golden Lion in Venice was only the beginning of the acclaim and Variety is proud to join the chorus of salutes to Lanthimos' fearless vision and superb mastery of his craft."
The Creative Impact in Directing honor has previously been presented to Baz Luhrmann, Ryan Coogler, Charlie Kaufman, and Patty Jenkins.
Lanthimos' film ``Poor Things,'' which received seven Golden Globe nominations and 13 Critics Choice Awards nominations, was named to both the AFI and National Board of Review lists of the year's top 10 films, according to festival officials.
The Palm Springs International Film Festival will be held from Jan. 4 to Jan. 15.
