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Lanthimos paused Oscar promotions to open a photography exhibit in Athens, his hometown.
The exhibition presents 182 photographs taken over the last five years, in color and black-and-white.
Many images capture Emma Stone, a frequent star in Lanthimos's films.
The Onassis Stegi venue hosts the show, which opens shortly before Lanthimos returns to Hollywood for the Oscars.
Lanthimos says photography began as a technical base for cinema but became a personal artistic path.
Lanthimos emphasizes the immediacy of photography, allowing creation and possession in one moment.
The exhibit will be open at the Onassis Foundation through May 17.
Lanthimos indicates photography will play an increasing role in his creative life.
The exhibition includes portraits captured on location during set work and travels.
The photography project started as a tool for film work and evolved into a personal practice.

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A group of prominent directors and artists issued an open letter condemning the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and supporting Iran's self-determination.
The letter calls for an immediate halt to military attacks and adherence to international law, prioritizing diplomacy.
The letter argues that war does not deliver lasting peace and harms civilians and infrastructure.
Signatories include U.S. director Jem Cohen and British artist Andrea Zimmerman among others.
The letter appeared as the U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran neared its 11th day.
The open letter frames peace as an ethical choice and a historical necessity.
The statement rejects war as a legitimate instrument for political change.
Iranian civilian safety and infrastructure protection are emphasized.
The letter is signed by academics and cultural professionals across the Atlantic.

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