Yorgos Lanthimos Defends Bugonia's Strange Ending

Yorgos Lanthimos Defends Bugonia's Strange Ending

Yorgos Lanthimos refuses to explain the meaning of Bugonia. This article contains spoilers for Bugonia.

“What the heck just happened?”

This question is relevant to many of Yorgos Lanthimos' films, but particularly to Bugonia, due to its unexpected ending. Lanthimos notes the divisive response from audiences.

“I’ve noticed that some people say, ‘Oh, it’s really dark and bleak, the ending,’ and then some other people find it very hopeful, because in a sense you don’t take it literally,”

The Greek filmmaker shared his thoughts with Entertainment Weekly.

Author's summary: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses Bugonia's ending.

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