Yorgos Lanthimos Defends Bugonia's Strange Ending
Yorgos Lanthimos refuses to explain the meaning of Bugonia.
This article contains spoilers for Bugonia. The question "What the heck just happened?" applies to most of Yorgos Lanthimos' movies, but it's particularly relevant for Bugonia due to its unexpected ending.
“I’ve noticed that some people say, ‘Oh, it’s really dark and bleak, the ending,’ and then some other people find it very hopeful, because in a sense you don’t take it literally,”
the Greek filmmaker told Entertainment Weekly, addressing the divisive response to the film's ending.
Author's summary: Yorgos Lanthimos discusses Bugonia's ending.