Yorgos Lanthimos Needs “A Little Break” From Filmmaking After ‘Bugonia’: “Hold Me To It”

Yorgos Lanthimos Needs a Break from Filmmaking

After releasing another award-worthy film, Yorgos Lanthimos is due for some rest. The 5x Oscar nominee admitted he needs "a little break" after his latest movie Bugonia's wide release.

"Well, I can’t keep doing that anymore. [Laughs] That’s what we’re certain of right now... It’s a big mistake. I’ve said that before in between the other three, but I’m serious now. I’m going to take a little break."

This comes after intending to take a breather after his previous two titles, Poor Things (2023) and Kinds of Kindness (2024). Author's note: Lanthimos takes a break.

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