Film Review: Bugonia - Class Struggle Against Aliens
Director Giorgos 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," Lanthimos now tackles the intergenerational struggle of left versus right in Bugonia.
The Plot
The film pits two class representatives against each other: Michelle (Emma Stone), a hypocritical CEO, and Teddy (Jesse Plemons), a gig worker and amateur beekeeper. Michelle's company prioritizes diversity, but only on the surface, while Teddy blames her company for his mother's coma after taking their medication.
Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?
The story explores the clash between these two characters, with Michelle's company being accused of poisoning bees and Teddy seeking justice for his mother, Sandy (Alicia Silverstone).
Author's summary: Lanthimos' satire explores class struggle and corporate exploitation.
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