"Emma Stone's Bold Performance in 'Poor Things' Altered for UK, Not on Netflix"
The U.K. release of Yorgos Lanthimos's comedy "Poor Things" required a sex scene to be re-edited to comply with the British Board of Film Classification's guidelines, resulting in an 18 certification. The scene in question involved a depiction of sexual activity in the presence of children, which was modified in accordance with the Protection of Children Act 1978. Despite the edit, the film has received critical acclaim, including a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and several Golden Globes nominations. Lanthimos emphasized the importance of not compromising the film's portrayal of human desire, which he discussed in detail with lead actress and producer Emma Stone.