The new Yorgos Lanthimos film “Kinds of Kindness” has just premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and it is already causing a stir. The dark comedy, set to hit theaters on June 21, tells three separate stories with the same cast members in different roles.
In one of the stories, a character played by Emma Stone recounts a dream in which dogs are in charge and people are treated like animals. Compared to how human beings treat each other in the film, being under the control of dogs doesn’t sound so bad.
The film explores themes of control, identity, and power dynamics. Jesse Plemons plays a corporate underling whose life is controlled by his boss, played by Willem Dafoe. In another story, Plemons becomes convinced that his wife, played by Stone, is not who she claims to be.
During a conversation with the cast members, they discussed the unique experience of working with Lanthimos, who prefers to keep the meaning of the film open to interpretation. They emphasized the importance of trusting the director and allowing the story to unfold naturally.
Stone, Plemons, and Dafoe reflected on their previous collaborations with Lanthimos and the impact of his films on audiences. They agreed that the personal nature of Lanthimos’s storytelling makes it more universal and resonant.
As the film prepares for its theatrical release, the cast members are excited to see how audiences will respond to the thought-provoking and unconventional narrative. “Kinds of Kindness” promises to be a captivating and immersive cinematic experience that challenges viewers to think outside the box.
