The Beast
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.
- Year: 2024
- Country: Canada, France
- Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Romance
- Studio: Les films du Bélier, My New Picture, Sons of Manual, ARTE France Cinéma, AMI, Jamal Zeinal Zade
- Keyword: factory, artificial intelligence (a.i.), drowning, paris, france, musician, paranoia, nightclub, trauma, medium, earthquake, satire, risk, female protagonist, los angeles, california, pianist, home invasion, period drama, death, based on short story, misogyny, flood, doll factory, mind alteration, humanity, 1910s, housesitting, 2040s, near future, incel, 2010s, dolls, emotion, actress, romantic drama
- Director: Bertrand Bonello
- Cast: Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali, Elina Löwensohn