Director Yorgos Lanthimos expressed fatigue with the relentless film promotion cycle. He made the comments during a talk at the BFI London Film Festival. The event followed the U.K. premiere of his new movie, Bugonia<\/em>.<\/p>\n Lanthimos questioned the necessity of repeating the same information endlessly. He spoke with Succession<\/em> creator Jesse Armstrong about the commercial pressures filmmakers face. The director acknowledged producers need to recoup their investments.<\/p>\n Lanthimos revealed the sheer duration of a film\u2019s press run. He said it can take up to six months. That is comparable to the time spent filming and editing a feature.<\/p>\n This repetitive process left him searching for alternatives. He lamented forgetting what he had already told different interviewers. The director wondered why technology couldn\u2019t provide a more efficient solution.<\/p>\n As the audience laughed, Lanthimos jokingly suggested creating an AI avatar. This digital double could handle promotional duties in his place. He immediately acknowledged this idea seemed contrary to his likely beliefs about artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n Jesse Armstrong quipped about the director\u2019s unexpected proposal. He referenced Lanthimos\u2019s earlier call for a benevolent world dictator. The conversation highlighted the director\u2019s complex views on modern systems and solutions.<\/p>\n The discussion also covered his creative journey after the 2008 financial crash. Moving to the U.K. allowed him greater artistic freedom. His collaborator Emma Stone is already generating awards buzz for her performance in Bugonia<\/em>.<\/p>\n The director\u2019s humorous take on a serious issue for many artists underscores a growing industry conversation. The demand for constant content and accessibility is immense. Lanthimos\u2019s <\/strong>AI avatar comment, while made in jest, points to a real tension between art and commerce in the digital age.<\/strong><\/p>\n His latest film is titled *Bugonia*. It stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Aidan Delbis. The film had its U.K. premiere at the BFI London Film Festival.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n He expressed frustration with its repetitive and lengthy nature. He said promoting a film can take as long as making one. The director questioned if there was a better way.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n His conversation was with Jesse Armstrong, the creator of *Succession*. Their talk covered filmmaking, politics, and promotion. The event was part of the festival\u2019s programming.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n Yes, Emma Stone stars in *Bugonia*. She plays a CEO kidnapped by conspiracy theorists. Her performance is already attracting awards attention.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n The festival is scheduled for October 8 to 19, 2025. 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