After back-to-back films, 'Bugonia' director Yorgos Lanthimos needs a break

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(22 Oct 2025) MORE OF THIS INTERVIEW: 4612449 ASSOCIATED PRESS New York - 19 October 2025 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Yorgos Lanthimos, director and Will Tracy, writer: "Yeah, well I definitely need a break after all of these films. It's just like being inspired by the material. Like 'cause you know, I worked on various things over years and when the scripts feel that they're complete and ready and I feel confident about them, I just don't want to leave them just lying around. I just feel the need to, materialize them. But it only lasted up to this point because it it just, there were too many back to back films and I think - for the benefit of the work itself and my sanity - I think I need to take a break now for a little bit." STORYLINE: =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: [email protected]. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/86675239ad9c40649ca63d60ba8ddef9