Film Review: Bugonia - Class Struggle Against Aliens
Director Lanthimos poses a thought-provoking question: Who is truly crazy - 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, pitting two class representatives against each other.
- Michelle (Emma Stone), a hypocritical CEO, prioritizes diversity and suggests a 5:30 PM work finish - only if employees have no important tasks.
Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?
Author's summary: Lanthimos' satire explores class struggle through two opposing characters.