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Discussion | The Lobster (2015): Absurdist Black-Comedy Drama with Colin Farrell, Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Name: The Lobster (2015): Absurdist Black-Comedy Drama with Colin Farrell, Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos
Start: 2026-09-17T21:30:00Z
End: 2026-09-17T22:30:00Z
Location: New York City ( NYC )

Discussions, September 17, 2026, 09/17/2026, The Lobster (2015): Absurdist Black-Comedy Drama with Colin Farrell, Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

free, no reservation required

In a dystopian society, single people must enter into a romantic relationship within a strict time limit of 45 days or be transformed into an animal of their choice.

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Ashley Jensen, Ariane Labed

Irish actor Colin Farrell has been a leading man in blockbusters and independent films since the 2000s. He has received various accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards, one Screen Actors Guild Award, and one Volpi Cup, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and two Primetime Emmy Awards. The Irish Times named him Ireland's fifth-greatest film actor in 2020, and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023.

Yorgos Lanthimos is an acclaimed Greek filmmaker, having received multiple accolades, including a BAFTA Award, and a Golden Lion, plus nominations for five Academy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. Lanthimos started his career in experimental theatre before directing film.

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