A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offsprings in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offsprings in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.A controlling, manipulative father locks his three adult offsprings in a state of perpetual childhood by keeping them prisoner within the sprawling family compound.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 20 wins & 21 nominations total
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- TriviaThe inspiration for the film came about because of a discussion Yorgos Lanthimos was having with some friends who were about to get married. When Lanthimos expressed doubts about the institution and family itself, he was struck by the idea about what would happen to a man who went to the ultimate extreme of protecting his family.
- GoofsWhen the boy brushes his shoes it is seen he touches the carpet with the brush, but the carpet stays clean.
- Quotes
Older Daughter: Mom, what is a "cunt"?
Mother: Where did you learn that word?
Older Daughter: On a case on top of the VCR.
Mother: A "cunt" is a large lamp. Example: The "cunt" switched off and the room got all dark.
- SoundtracksFly Me to the Moon
Written by Bart Howard
Performed by Frank Sinatra
Arrangement by Quincy Jones (uncredited)
Featured review
Boy,am I upset with the Sitges Film festival Jurors this year!!! So this film is not for everyone, but if you like realistic and paced films, are not bothered by highly explicit scenes, don't mind taboo subjects, like independent film and are into original stories.... this is the movie for you. I've read negative comments about this movie. I get it. It's not the most easy movie to watch, but I haven't been this pleasantly surprised in a long time. Saw this in Sitges with a packed audience, and I believe most of the people there were glued to the screen and didn't want to see the film end. Surreal, emotional, cruel, realistic and beautiful would be the words I would use to describe this picture. At first you don't really understand what's going on or where you're at, but soon find yourself submerged in the sad and pathetic life of a disturbed family. This is definitely one of the most important indie films of the year; aside from the original and highly meaningful story, the film if impeccably made with astounding performances. Shame on the Sitges film festival! This movie deserved the best actress and the special critics award. And I say that on behalf of most of the other people who were at the festival.
- portisheades
- Oct 10, 2009
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Box office
- Budget
- €275,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $110,248
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,686
- Jun 27, 2010
- Gross worldwide
- $721,914
- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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