sedona news – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Poor Things,” which will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theater and Alice Gilsheldon Theater from January 19th to 25th.

Poor Things won two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Musical Comedy and Best Actress for Emma Stone. It was also nominated for five Golden Globe Awards. Additionally, the film was shortlisted for her three Academy Awards, including Best Makeup & Hairstyling, Best Original Score, and Best Visual Effects. Featuring an award-winning ensemble cast, including Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Ruffalo.

Film director Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone bring to life the extraordinary and fantastical story of Vera Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought to life by the brilliant and unconventional scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). I will depict the evolution.

Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she lacks, Bella embarks on a whirlwind adventure across the continent with the brilliant and prodigal lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo).

Freed from the prejudices of her time, Vera remains steadfast in her purpose of supporting equality and liberation.

“Poor Things” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher Theater and the Alice Gilsheldon Theater from January 19th to 25th. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, January 19th and 20th at 4pm. Sunday and Wednesday, January 21 and 24, 6:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday, Jan. 22 and 25, 7 p.m.and Tuesday, January 23rd at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for film festival members. For tickets or more information, call 928-282-1177. Both theater and festival offices are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, West Sedona. See below for more information. www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.