The Beast is a movie directed by Bertrand Bonello in 2023 and inspired by the book The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James, first published in 1903. The movie features Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Dasha Nekrasova, Julia Faure, Tiffany Hofstetter, Jiselle Henderkott, and others.
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Storyline
Set in a future where emotions are perceived as a danger, Gabrielle makes the decision to cleanse her DNA using a machine that immerses her in her past lives, aiming to eliminate strong feelings. However, upon encountering Louis, she experiences a profound connection, as if they share a timeless bond. This melodramatic tale spans three distinct periods – 1910, 2014, and 2044 – blending genres as it unfolds.
Movie vs Book
Year
2023
Minutes
146
Movie Rate
6.90
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Beast
Original title: La bête
Director: Bertrand Bonello
Country: France
Year: 2023
Length: 2h26m
Year
1903
Pages
112
Book Rate
7.22
S: Goodreads
Book
The Beast in the Jungle
Author: Henry James
Country: USA
First published in: 1903
Length: 112 pages
Genre: Fiction
Other screen adaptations of the book
Movie by François Truffaut
Movie by Clara van Gool
Movie by Patric Chiha
User polls & recommendations
“The book is so rich. There are so many fantastic details, but in order to preserve and have the time to bring that to the screen, we had to make important choices.”
DENIS VILLENEUVE (Filmmaker, Scriptwriter)
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