Florian Zeller's 'Bunker' Premieres at TIFF, Starring Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem as a Starchitect

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Florian Zeller's film 'Bunker' was showcased, featuring Penélope Cruz as Sofia and Javier Bardem as Miguel Moreno, an architect hired by tech billionaire Andrew (Paul Dano) to create an underground refuge. The narrative draws inspiration from the affluent's doomsday preparations, with Sofia opposing the venture due to Andrew's harmful app affecting their daughter. Miguel's partner describes the bunker as 'pharaonic,' while Miguel views it as a 'technical challenge' for the RIBA Stirling Prize. The film delves into Miguel's growing paranoia and critiques the allure of architectural celebrity. Additionally, Wim Wenders unveiled a documentary produced by Brad Pitt about Peter Zumthor at the Venice Film Festival. 'Bunker' will be released in theaters later this year.