Yorgos Lanthimos Emma Stone Sci-Fi Film Bugonia Premieres Venice

Bugonia, the new black sci-fi comedy directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, premiered at the Venice Film Festival to largely positive reviews. The film is an English-language remake of the South Korean movie Save the Green Planet! and follows a powerful CEO kidnapped by conspiracy theorists who believe she is an alien threatening Earth. Critics praised the film's surreal, darkly comedic tone and the strong performances by Stone and Jesse Plemons, highlighting its reflection of contemporary issues like misinformation and societal bubbles. Stone described the collaborative filmmaking environment with Lanthimos as a safe, family-like space that allows her to take creative risks, marking their fourth project together. The film, written by Will Tracy and produced by notable figures including Ari Aster, is set for a limited release in October before expanding widely. Bugonia continues Lanthimos and Stone's evolving partnership, blending satire, sci-fi, and dark humor with sharp social commentary.