Emma Stone finds relief in grim Greek silent movie – which she filmed for free

Emma Stone attends a press conference after the screening of her new short film Bleat (Thanassis Stavrakis/AP)

Emma Stone says she found starring in a new Greek silent film to be a welcome professional challenge and a relief from the normal demands of her job.

The 33-year-old Hollywood star spoke on Thursday from Greece, where she travelled for the screening and premiere of Bleat, rejoining director Yorgos Lanthimos three years after their collaboration on The Favourite, which earned her another Oscar nod.