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Mark Ruffalo will star in 'Santo Subito!', a Vatican-set thriller directed by Bertrand Bonello, based on a true story about a priest investigating Pope John Paul II's sainthood, set to begin filming in Italy and Poland.
In Bertrand Bonello’s film "The Beast," Léa Seydoux and George MacKay portray doomed lovers over three lifetimes, exploring different genres from period drama to science fiction, with a spirit closest to a horror movie. The story follows Seydoux's character, Gabrielle, through different timelines, encountering MacKay's character, Louis, and being drawn to him despite leading to her destruction. The film overflows with intriguing ideas, even if they aren’t all fully explored, and Seydoux's performance shines, particularly in the 2014 segment, where she portrays a character suffused with dreamlike dread.
Bertrand Bonello's film "The Beast" is a potent horror picture that explores the fear of an unnamable catastrophe through the character of Gabrielle Monnier, played by Lea Seydoux. The movie spans three timelines, delving into the corporeal and unavoidable nature of the cataclysms that befall Gabrielle. With recurring motifs of dolls and technological disruptions, the film presents an enhanced vision of contemporary life and the pursuit of authenticity amidst humanity's roadblocks. Bonello's work is a deliberate and engaging exploration of fear and chaos, ultimately expressing a dread that a terrible order may emerge and make beauty disappear.
The Beast, a science fiction film showcased at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival, follows a woman reliving past lives to purge her memories and emotions, encountering dangerous relationships with Louis. Critics' responses were mixed, with some praising its image-driven, idea-packed, and sensual nature, while others were dubious. The film, described as "the purest science fiction experience a movie can offer," weaves together classic romance, horror-thriller, and dystopian sci-fi elements across three timelines. The visually audacious movie, inspired by Henry James' novella, is set to debut in American theaters on April 5, 2024.