The Beautiful Beast
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The Beautiful Beast

4.3 / 10 2006 1h 50mNR French
DramaThrillerHorror

Storyline

Louise, a widow, lives with her son Patrice and her daughter Isabelle-Marie in a house in the country. All her affection is directed towards her son, who is socially dysfunctional but very handsome. In contrast, Louise neglects her daughter, whom she considers ugly. However, their small, obsessed universe is soon interrupted by a blind boy and an elegant fop from the outside world.

Cast & Crew

Carole Laure

Carole Laure

Louise

Lead
Caroline Dhavernas

Caroline Dhavernas

Isabelle-Marie

Marc-André Grondin

Marc-André Grondin

Patrice

David La Haye

David La Haye

Lanz

Sébastien Huberdeau

Sébastien Huberdeau

Michael

Ludivine Reding

Ludivine Reding

Anne

Normand Lévesque

Normand Lévesque

Professeur

NG

Nicolas Girard Deltruc

Vendeur de journaux

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Karim Hussain's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Beautiful Beast is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker