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Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone's new film, "Bugonia," premiered at the Venice Film Festival to a seven-minute standing ovation. A darkly comedic thriller, it follows two men who kidnap a CEO believing her to be an alien. The film, a remake of a South Korean movie, received enthusiastic reviews, praised for its surreality and relevance to today's world of misinformation. Lanthimos described the film as a reflection on current societal issues, highlighting humanity's urgent need to choose the right path amidst global challenges. Focus Features will release the film in October.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.