Synopsis
Set in a totalitarian near-future, 'The Lobster' follows David, a recently divorced man sent to a hotel where singles must find a compatible partner within 45 days or be turned into an animal of their choosing. The film is a darkly comic and surreal critique of society's pressure to couple up, blending deadpan humor with genuine emotional depth. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, it stars Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in a bizarre yet poignant love story that challenges conformity at every turn.
Did You Know?
- Colin Farrell gained 30 pounds specifically for his role.
- Director Yorgos Lanthimos co-wrote the script with Efthimis Filippou.
- The film won the Jury Prize at Cannes 2015.
- Rachel Weisz narrates the film in a deliberately flat tone.
- Most of the hotel scenes were filmed in Ireland.
Iconic Quotes
- If you encounter any problems that you cannot resolve yourself, you will be assigned an assistant.
- You will have 45 days to find a partner. If you do not, you will be transformed into an animal.
- I haven't cried in a very long time. I don't know why.
- Loners do not dance. If they did, they would be doing it for a partner.
- I want to be a lobster. They live for over one hundred years.
