‘Bugonia’ The Best Crazy Twist! Golden Egg Index 94%!

〈Save the Green Planet!〉's English remake, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, 〈Bugonia〉 is a film about two young men who believe in the alien invasion theory of Earth and kidnap a corporate CEO 'Michel', thinking he is an alien trying to destroy Earth.

After its release, 〈Bugonia〉 has been receiving praise from both domestic and international media and audiences. As it climbs to 2nd place in the box office based on revenue per screen in North America on 11/3 (Mon), it recorded a CGV Golden Egg Index of 94%. Comments include “As expected, it's intense. Surprised by Lanthimos' otherworldly direction and Jesse Plemons' crazy acting, left speechless by the ending scene. A rare remake that surpasses the original” (CGV Lee*), “Watched with tension throughout” (CGV RO**), “Chose to watch because it's a remake of 〈Save the Green Planet!〉, and it turned out to be a well-made work with the director's personality and fitting the times, applause to Emma Stone for her shaved head performance!” (CGV Lee***) showing continuous positive reviews from actual viewers, proving it to be a box office hit injecting vitality into theaters in November.

〈Bugonia〉 is a project in which CJ ENM, the investment distributor of 〈Save the Green Planet!〉, one of the most brilliant Korean films of 2003, participated in planning and production. Following 〈Past Lives〉, it is also a film pioneering a new journey for the Korean film industry to meet global audiences. CJ ENM led the planning and development of 〈Bugonia〉's English remake scenario, director, actor, and production company packaging, and is responsible for domestic distribution.