Bugonia: A Satirical Dark Comedy
Yorgos Lanthimos' film, Bugonia, starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, is a thought-provoking satire that explores power, belief, trauma, and their interconnectedness.
The movie is based on the Korean science fiction horror thriller, Save the Green Planet!, and feels extremely well-timed, highlighting a society where conspiracy supplants truth and corporations prioritize their interests over people.
Standout Performances
The film features standout performances, including Emma Stone as Michelle, a high-powered CEO, and Jesse Plemons as Teddy, a man haunted by personal trauma and delusion.
Teddy becomes convinced that Michelle is an alien infiltrating humanity for nefarious purposes.
This marks Stone's fourth collaboration with Lanthimos, following successful projects like The Favourite, Poor Things, and Kinds of Kindness. Stone's performance in Poor Things earned her second Oscar.
Author's summary: Bugonia is a timely satire.