Introduction to Bugonia
Yorgos Lanthimos' film, Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is a satirical dark comedy that examines power, belief, trauma, and their interconnections.
Plot and Inspiration
Based on the Korean science fiction horror thriller, Save the Green Planet!, the movie presents a conspiracy motivated by corporations and class differences.
Performances and Collaborations
With standout performances, Bugonia marks Stone's fourth collaboration with Lanthimos, following films like The Favourite, Poor Things, and Kinds of Kindness. Stone's performance in Poor Things earned her second Oscar.
The film follows Plemons' character, Teddy, a man tormented by personal trauma and delusion who becomes convinced Stone's high-powered CEO Michelle is an alien infiltrating humanity for nefarious purposes.
Author's summary: Bugonia is a timely dark comedy.
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