‘Bugonia’ Achieves 5 Nominations at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA)!

Having been nominated in 4 categories (Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Music, Best Adapted Screenplay) at the 98th Academy Awards, 〈Bugonia〉 has also made its mark by being nominated in 5 categories at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. Nominated for Best Director (Yorgos Lanthimos), Best Actress (Emma Stone), Best Actor (Jesse Plemons), Best Music (Jaskin Pendrix), and Best Adapted Screenplay (Will Tracy), 〈Bugonia〉 has once again proven to be the most talked-about film that will heat up the film industry in 2025, captivating both the American and British academies. Director Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously directed 〈The Lobster〉 and 〈The Favourite〉, achieved great success at the previous British Academy Awards, raising expectations for whether he can claim the honor of Best Director this time. Emma Stone is challenging for her third win for Best Actress at the British Academy, following her roles in 〈La La Land〉 and 〈The Lobster〉, while Jesse Plemons has garnered more attention by being nominated for Best Actor at the British Academy for the first time through 〈Bugonia〉. Jaskin Pendrix, praised for his music that maximizes immersion, is nominated for Best Music, and Will Tracy, who has reimagined the original 〈Save the Earth!〉, is nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. All eyes are on what achievements 〈Bugonia〉 will accomplish, having been nominated in multiple categories at both the American and British academies.

〈Bugonia〉 is a project planned and produced by CJ ENM, the investment distributor of 〈Save the Earth!〉, one of the most brilliant Korean films of 2003, and it is also a film that pioneers a new journey for the Korean film industry, following 〈Past Lives〉 to meet global audiences. CJ ENM has led the planning and development of the English remake script, director, actors, and production company packaging for 〈Bugonia〉, and is responsible for domestic distribution.