The 'Bugonia' director explains why that shocking ending is actually 'hopeful'

The 'Bugonia' director explains why that shocking ending is actually 'hopeful'

Emma Stone in "Bugonia."Focus FeaturesWarning: Major spoilers ahead for the ending of "Bugonia."In "Bugonia," Emma Stone plays a CEO who is abducted by conspiracy theorists who believe she's an alien.Director Yorgos Lanthimos broke down the movie's conclusion for Business Insider.The "Bugonia" ending may seem dark, but Yorgos Lanthimos sees the opposite.The Oscar-nominated director known for "The Lobster," "The Favourite," and "Poor Things" offe…

The Bugonia ending is “optimistic”, actually, says Yorgos Lanthimos

“But I think it says a lot of things about you, about how you see things”

Yorgos Lanthimos Defends Bugonia's Strange Ending

This article contains spoilers for Bugonia. “What the heck just happened?” Honestly, that question applies to basically every movie that Yorgos Lanthimos makes. But it’s particularly relevant for his latest film Bugonia, not so much because the ending is unclear, but because it is so unexpected. For Lanthimos himself, what’s unexpected is the divisive response that audiences have had. “I’ve noticed that some people say, ‘Oh, it’s really dark and…

Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Bugonia’ Soundtrack Press on Vinyl by Waxwork Records

The Bugonia soundtrack is available on vinyl from Waxwork Records. Priced at $40, it's expected to ship in December. Composed by Jerskin Fendrix, the 2xLP