Film Review: Bugonia - Class Struggle Against Aliens
Director Lanthimos poses a thought-provoking 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 presents Bugonia, a film that pits two class representatives against each other.
- Michelle (Emma Stone), a hypocritical CEO who touts diversity and flexibility, but only if it's convenient.
Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?
Author's summary: Lanthimos' Bugonia explores class struggle in a satirical take on corporate greed and conspiracy theories.