The Beast (2024)
You remember, don't you? That we have already met?
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
Director: Bertrand Bonello
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date: February 7, 2024
Cast
- Léa Seydoux - Gabrielle
- George MacKay - Louis
- Guslagie Malanda - Poupée Kelly
- Dasha Nekrasova - Dakota
- Martin Scali - Georges
- Elina Löwensohn - La voyante
- Marta Hoskins - Gina
- Julia Faure - Sophie
- Kester Lovelace - Tom
- Félicien Pinot - Augustin
Screenplay
Music: Anna Bonello, Bertrand Bonello
Cinematography: Josée Deshaies
Editing: Anita Roth
Production: Les films du Bélier, My New Picture, Sons of Manual, ARTE France Cinéma, AMI Paris, Jamal Zeinal Zade
Country: France, Canada, Switzerland
Language: English, Français
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $760,979
Original Language: fr
Themes
Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process
Keywords
factory, artificial intelligence (a.i.), drowning, paris, france, musician, paranoia, nightclub, trauma, medium, earthquake, satire, risk, female protagonist, los angeles, california, pianist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beast about?
- In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.
- Who directed The Beast?
- The Beast was directed by Bertrand Bonello.
- Who stars in The Beast?
- The Beast stars Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Elina Löwensohn.
- How long is The Beast?
- The Beast has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
- What genre is The Beast?
- The Beast is a Science Fiction, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of The Beast?
- The Beast had a budget of $8M.
- How much did The Beast gross?
- The Beast grossed $760,979 worldwide.
- Where was The Beast produced?
- The Beast was produced in France, Canada, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of The Beast?
- The themes of The Beast include: Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.