The title of Yorgos Lanthimos’s newest psychological thriller, Bugonia, refers to an ancient Greek belief that bees are born from the corpses of cows. Who knew!
In the film, protagonist Teddy (Jesse Plemons) keeps bees, but it’s a minor hobby compared to his main passion, which, as it develops on-screen, is as curious, revolting, and belief-beggaring as bugonia’s original ancient meaning.
(L to R) Actors Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone during the production of director Yorgos Lanthimos’ BUGONIA, a Focus Features release. Credit: Atsushi Nishijima/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.
Check out this interview by The Credits, featuring Yorgos Lanthimos, Will Tracy, and cinematographer Robbie Ryan, as they discuss what the film says about the often divergent ways we perceive reality:
And go see Bugonia, in theaters now!
