Film Review: Bugonia - Class Struggle Against Aliens
Director Lanthimos poses a question: Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?
In times of political extremism, biting satire thrives. Following Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another," Greek director Giorgos Lanthimos takes aim with Bugonia, pitting two class representatives against each other.
- Michelle (Emma Stone), a hypocritical CEO, prioritizes diversity and suggests early finishes, but only if work is unimportant.
Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?
Author's summary: Lanthimos' Bugonia satirizes class struggle and corporate greed.