The Favourite is the new movie from acclaimed Greek provocateur Yorgos Lanthimos, director of The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
Like those critically acclaimed titles, The Favourite is co-produced by Dublin-based company Element Films, who release Lenny Abrahamson's The Little Stranger in Irish cinemas this month.
Described as a bawdy, acerbic tale of royal intrigue, passion, envy and betrayal, the historical drama stars a trio of powerhouse actresses, Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, all of whom are firmly in Oscar contention after the film's premiere - to a rapturous response - at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Later this month, it opens the prestigious New York Film Festival.
The Favourite is set for Irish release in January 2019.
