The Beast
About 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.
The Beast (2024) is a romance science fiction film directed by Bertrand Bonello. Its themes are artificial intelligence (a.i.), based on short story, musician, and paranoia.
Léa Seydoux takes the lead as Gabrielle, George MacKay as Louis, Guslagie Malanda as Poupée Kelly, and Dasha Nekrasova as Dakota. At 146 minutes long, it arrived in February 2024.
The screenplay is by Benjamin Charbit and Bertrand Bonello.
Her, Blade Runner, and The Substance make useful companions to The Beast, all filed under near future and satire. TMDB voters put it at 6.3 out of 10 across 285 votes and it carries a NR rating.