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Léa Seydoux: Trust shatters in 'Gentle Monster'
1 Oct
Summary
- Concert pianist Lucy's life unravels after a police raid.
- Her husband is accused of an unspeakable crime.
- The film explores trust, survival, and confronting difficult truths.
Léa Seydoux stars as Lucy, a concert pianist whose world is shattered by a police raid in Marie Kreutzer's new film, "Gentle Monster." This tense thriller, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, forces Lucy to protect her son and confront disturbing revelations about her husband, who is accused of a heinous crime.
The film, Seydoux's first since "Corsage," explores the fragility of trust and the harrowing reality of survival. Critics have noted its unflinching portrayal of how quickly relationships can change amidst unfolding mysteries.
"Gentle Monster" is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on Friday, October 30, followed by its streaming debut on Netflix on November 18. The cast also features Jella Haase, Laurence Rupp, and Catherine Deneuve.
