Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken - Yorgos Lanthimos

“Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken” by Yorgos Lanthimos is a mesmerizing photographic collection that blurs the boundaries between cinema, reality and visual art. Created during the production of the acclaimed film Poor Things in Budapest, the book exists as an independent artistic work that expands beyond the film itself into a dreamlike universe of surreal imagery and cinematic atmosphere. Through a carefully curated sequence of black-and-white and color photographs, Lanthimos constructs a hypnotic visual narrative where time, memory and fiction overlap. The recreated nineteenth-century settings of London, Lisbon, Marseille and other fictionalized spaces become haunting backdrops populated by enigmatic characters, fragmented identities and theatrical constructions. Rather than hiding the mechanics of filmmaking, Lanthimos intentionally reveals scaffolding, lighting equipment, costume work and members of the production crew, exposing the fragile architecture behind illusion and storytelling. The result is a visually striking meditation on creation, performance and the thin line separating fiction from reality. Atmospheric, experimental and deeply cinematic, this photography book offers readers an intimate look into the artistic imagination of one of contemporary cinema’s most visionary creators.

Main Themes of the Book

• Cinematic photography and visual storytelling
• Surrealism and dreamlike imagery
• Art, illusion and filmmaking
• Reality versus fiction
• Experimental contemporary photography
• Atmosphere and visual narrative
• Behind-the-scenes cinematic creation

Why You Should Read This Book by Yorgos Lanthimos

• Created by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos
• Inspired by the visual world of Poor Things
• Unique blend of photography, cinema and conceptual art
• Stunning black-and-white and color compositions
• Perfect for fans of visual arts and film photography
• Offers an artistic perspective on cinematic creation
• A collectible edition for photography and film enthusiasts

“Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken” is a captivating artistic journey through the surreal and cinematic imagination of Yorgos Lanthimos. Combining haunting photography with layered visual storytelling, the book becomes a powerful standalone work that explores illusion, creativity and the hidden mechanisms behind cinematic worlds.