Apples

In a surreal and dystopian society, people who choose to remain unmarried are systematically placed in a rehabilitation center. Here, they are instructed to find a partner within a set period or face a grim transformation into an animal. The story follows one man's attempts to navigate this bizarre system and avoid his impending fate.

Apples received widespread critical acclaim for its unique blend of dark humor, existential dread, and striking visual style. Critics lauded Yorgos Lanthimos's distinctive directorial vision and the film's unsettling yet thought-provoking exploration of societal pressures and human connection.

• Praised for its absurdist humor and unsettling atmosphere.

• Hailed as a unique and thought-provoking commentary on modern society.

• Admired for its striking visual aesthetic and Lanthimos's signature style.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Apples to be a strange but compelling film, appreciating its originality and the director's distinctive approach. Some viewers found the bleakness and surreal nature challenging, while others were captivated by its thought-provoking themes.

Nominated for the Golden Lion at the 77th Venice International Film Festival.

The film's eerie and vacant settings were specifically chosen to enhance the sense of isolation and the characters' detachment from reality.