Greek Director Yorgos Lanthimos Announces Break After Three Films in Three Years

Acclaimed Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, after releasing three films in three years—Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness, and Bugonia—has announced plans to take a break from filmmaking due to exhaustion from the rapid pace of his projects. Lanthimos expressed in multiple interviews that while he has previously considered breaks, this time he is serious about stepping away to recover his creative energy. Bugonia, his latest film, is an adaptation of the 2003 South Korean cult sci-fi comedy Save the Green Planet and stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. The director noted that his continuous cycle of starting new projects immediately after finishing others contributed to his fatigue, and despite having two upcoming projects in development, he needs time to recharge. Bugonia premiered competitively at the Venice International Film Festival and has been well received, though some critics consider it one of his weaker efforts. Lanthimos’ distinctive filmmaking style, often involving recurring collaborators like Emma Stone and cinematographer Robbie Ryan, remains influential, but he acknowledges the need to pause before continuing.