Lea Seydoux – “La Bete” Premiere in Paris 02/05/2024
“La Bête” (The Beast) is a 2023 French-Canadian sci-fi melodrama film directed by Bertrand Bonello. The plot is set in a near future where artificial intelligence reigns supreme and human emotions have become a threat. The protagonist, Gabrielle, must purify her DNA by revisiting her past lives, where she reunites with her great love, Louis. The film explores themes of love, trust, and the impact of artificial intelligence on human emotions. It stars Léa Seydoux and George MacKay in the lead roles. The film premiered at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and received mixed reviews. The film is described as cerebral, intense, complex, and mystifying, with a nonlinear plot construction and deep conversations. It delves into the question of whether intense emotions are a necessary part of being human in a future dominated by artificial intelligence.
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