Unraveling Bugonia: A Tale of Bees, Conspiracies, and Corporate Greed

In the world of Bugonia, a man named Teddy, with messy hair and a lot on his mind, believes his boss is an alien. He thinks she and her company are causing harm to the planet. So, he and his cousin Don decide to take matters into their own hands. This story is part of a series of unusual films by director Yorgos Lanthimos, who likes to explore how society works and what drives people.

Teddy's Mission

Teddy isn't just making things up. He has reasons to be upset. He sees how big companies exploit people and damage the environment. He feels like society doesn't care about folks like him. So, he targets Emma Stone's character, a powerful CEO.

"Nobody cares about us," he tells Don, who is making his first big-screen appearance at just 19 years old.

Layers of Mystery

The film isn't as straightforward as it seems. It slowly reveals more layers, challenging our biases. Lanthimos points out that technology and our tendency to categorize people can make these biases worse. The story is inspired by a 2003 South Korean film, but it stands on its own.

Dark Humor and Unsettling Moments

Bugonia hits theaters on October 31, offering a unique blend of dark humor and unsettling moments. The film also delves into the world of bees, which play a significant role. The title "Bugonia" comes from an ancient Greek myth about bees and oxen. Teddy, a beekeeper, sees the decline of bee colonies as a sign of impending doom. He blames pollution from his boss's company and other corporations he suspects are run by aliens.

The Kidnapping

When Teddy and Don kidnap the CEO, they even shave her head to prevent her from contacting her supposed mothership. Emma Stone went all in for the role, shaving her head for the fourth time working with Lanthimos. The film's tense scenes are shot in a unique format called VistaVision, which makes even the smallest spaces feel grand. This format, usually used for wide landscapes, adds a special quality to the close-up shots.