Poor Thingsdirected by Yorgos Lanthimos

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In this visually arresting journey, the brilliant yet unconventional scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter brings a young woman named Bella back to life through a radical experiment. As Bella begins her existence anew, she experiences a rapid and untraditional maturation process under the watchful eye of her creator. Eager to explore the vast and complex world beyond the confines of her sheltered home, she impulsively runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, to embark on a whirlwind adventure that spans multiple continents. As they traverse a surreal and reimagined version of the Victorian era, Bella remains entirely unburdened by the societal expectations, rigid etiquette, and prejudices of her time. Her lack of inhibition allows her to pursue her own intellectual and physical development with singular focus, constantly challenging the norms she encounters along the way. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a growing desire for authentic self-discovery, she evolves into a staunch advocate for equality and personal liberation. This odyssey forces her to confront the limitations imposed by others while she relentlessly seeks to define her own humanity and purpose in a world that is struggling to understand her unprecedented emergence.