Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone present 'Kinds of Kindness' at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

The film is a triptych exploring controlling relationships and features a star-studded cast including Willem Dafoe.

Lanthimos challenges traditional cinema with dark humor and twisted narratives.

Stone values participating in projects she would want to see herself.

Their partnership continues to push boundaries and challenge mainstream filmmaking.

Ideas and moments from one film often carry over to the next in their collaborations.

The film received mixed reactions at Cannes, with its segmented structure making it easier to digest despite its long runtime.

'Kinds of Kindness' will be released in theaters on June 21, 2024.