Alps
film by Lanthimos [2011]
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The film Alps (2011) is a drama directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. It follows a group who offer a unique service: impersonating recently deceased individuals to help clients cope with their grief. The film explores themes of identity, loss, and the human need for connection, set against a backdrop of surreal and psychologically penetrating scenarios, characteristic of Lanthimos's work. Alps was nominated for the Golden Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival and won the award for best screenplay.1
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