BUGBOY
Greece, Denmark, France
2026 | 88 min. | Documentary

BUGBOY follows George, a shy teenager with misaligned eyes who struggles to connect with others after his parents’ traumatic divorce. Finding refuge in the world of insects, he bonds with a cricket named Isabella, who inspires him to reimagine his place in the world. Through a portrait of transformation and self-discovery, it reminds us that even the smallest creatures can help us find where we belong.

Directed by: Lucas Paleocrassas
Written by: Lucas Paleocrassas
Produced by: Rea Apostolides, Yuri Averof, Adam Leibovitz, Maria Stevnbak Westergren
Cinematography: Carlos Muñoz Gómez-Quintero
Editing: Estephan Wagner
Original Score: Florencia Di Concillio
Sound: Persefoni Miliou

Statement of the director:
My work often explores how children and teenagers perceive the world as they search for their identity, with a particular focus on introverted young people who feel different and struggle to connect socially.
When I first met 16-year-old George, I was struck by his extraordinary passion for insects. Over the past three years, he has welcomed me into his life, allowing me to witness how his parents’ divorce and his impaired eyesight have deepened his sense of isolation and loneliness. The trust and intimacy that developed between us opened a window into the details of George’s everyday existence. I observed how his world, and that of his family, became intertwined with the microcosm of insects, which provide him both refuge and inspiration.
Narratively, I draw inspiration from modern fairy tales about outsiders: characters who seem peculiar to others but possess a unique perspective into our world. My connection to George lies in this shared sensibility and in his profound respect for nature.
I believe his story is not only a portrait of adolescence but a reminder that self-acceptance and resilience can grow from the most unexpected places and that even the smallest creatures can reveal the fragile beauty of our world.

Production:
Anemon Productions
https://www.anemon.gr/
World Sales:
Autlook Filmsales GmbH
https://www.autlookfilms.com/