Confronting Society's Flaws: A Review of "Bugonia"
Yorgos Lanthimos' film "Bugonia," starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, presents a darkly funny and unsettling examination of humanity's flaws.
Director Yorgos Lanthimos is known for his macabre filmography, which twists the knife on our preconceived notions of morality. His films, such as "The Lobster" and "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," feature off-kilter performances and absurd concepts that are never too disconnected from reality to be excused as fantasy.
It's just another way of looking at things; once you take a step back, the error of our own ways is exposed in a deservedly uncomfortable light.
Lanthimos' films continually ask questions of his characters and, by extension, the human species as a whole, making for a distinctly uncomfortable viewing experience.
Author's summary: Yorgos Lanthimos' "Bugonia" is a dark comedy that exposes humanity's flaws.