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 pits two class representatives against each other in Bugonia.
- Michelle (Emma Stone), a hypocritical CEO, prioritizes diversity and suggests a 5:30 PM work finish - but only if employees have no important tasks.
Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?
This film is a commentary on the intergenerational struggle of left versus right, with Lanthimos' unique satirical perspective.
Author's summary: Lanthimos' Bugonia explores class struggle through satire.