Film Review Bugonia: Class Struggle Against Aliens

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.

Who is crazy here? The CEO exploiting the planet, or the conspiracy theorist trying to stop her?

The film explores the intergenerational struggle of left versus right, with Lanthimos' unique satire.

Author's summary: Lanthimos' Bugonia satirizes class struggle and extremism.

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