The Beast

Opened Friday, April 5, 2024

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

 Sneak preview and Q&A with star George MacKay moderated by Siddhant Adlakha Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.!
Sneak preview and Q&A with director Bertrand Bonello moderated by filmmaker Michael Almereyda Thursday, April 4 at 6:45 p.m.! 
Opening night Q&A with director Bertrand Bonello Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.!

Bertrand Bonello (Zombi Child, House of Pleasures) returns with this daring, time-skipping film. In a near future where artificial intelligence reigns supreme, human emotions have become a threat. To get rid of them, Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) must purify her DNA by going back into her past lives. There, she reunites with Louis (George MacKay), her great love. But she’s overcome by fear, a premonition that catastrophe is on the way.

Official Selection: Venice Film Festival


  • Country France, Canada
  • Language French with English Subtitles, English
  • Running Time 146 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Sideshow
  • Director Bertrand Bonello
  • Cast Lea Seydoux, George MacKay, Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova, Martin Scali
  • Accessibility T-Coil, Assistive Listening

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