Focus Features has released the new trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos’s highly anticipated film, Bugonia.
Bugonia is the ninth feature film for the celebrated Greek director, Lanthimos. It is a remake of the 2003 South Korean cult film, Save the Green Planet, which was written and directed by Jang Joon-hwan. The new film stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Stavros Halkias, Aidan Delbis, and Alicia Silverstone.
Bugonia, Lanthimos’ ninth feature film, and its released trailer
The plot centers on two young men who are consumed by extreme conspiracy theories. Convinced that a powerful, ruthless executive, played by Emma Stone, is actually an alien responsible for destroying the Earth, they devise a plan to kidnap her.
The film explores Lanthimos’ signature themes of paranoia, societal anxiety, and dark humor, all framed by a unique sci-fi concept. It also stars Jesse Plemons and Willem Dafoe.
Bugonia made its world premiere in the competitive section of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, where it received an enthusiastic reception and excellent reviews.
The Greek premiere of Bugonia took place at the Athens International Film Festival (also known as the Premiere Nights Festival). Despite the film being one of the most talked-about projects in production, director Yorgos Lanthimos admitted to the audience at the Athens Concert Hall that premiering his work in his home country always brings a special, heightened sense of “anxiety”—a feeling perhaps rooted in the unique connection he shares with the Greek audience.
It is scheduled to hit Greek cinemas on November 6, distributed by Tanweer.
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