description The Lobster Overview
The Lobster is a 2015 film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos featuring Colin Farrell as a man attempting to secure a romantic partner within a hotel setting. The narrative centers on a bachelor subject to a strict 45-day timeframe, with the consequence of transformation into an animal for failure to find a match. It stars Rachel Weisz and other actors in this absurdist comedy-drama.
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info The Lobster Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2015 |
help The Lobster FAQ
What is the 45-day rule in The Lobster?
In The Lobster, single adults are sent to a hotel and given 45 days to find a romantic partner. If they fail, they are transformed into an animal of their choice.
Why does Colin Farrell's character choose a lobster?
David, played by Colin Farrell, says he would choose to become a lobster because lobsters live for a long time, are blue-blooded, and stay fertile late in life. The odd logic is typical of Yorgos Lanthimos's deadpan world-building.
Who stars with Colin Farrell in The Lobster?
The film stars Colin Farrell with Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman, John C. Reilly, Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, and others. It was Lanthimos's first English-language feature.
Did The Lobster come before The Killing of a Sacred Deer?
Yes, The Lobster was released in 2015, and Lanthimos reunited with Colin Farrell for The Killing of a Sacred Deer in 2017. Both films share a controlled, absurd tone and a screenplay credit for Efthimis Filippou.
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