The Beast: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Exploration of Emotion and AI

Bertrand Bonello's latest film delves into the complexities of human emotion and artificial intelligence in a future world.

Bertrand Bonello's new sci-fi film, The Beast, explores human emotions and AI in a dystopian 2044.
The film is a loose adaptation of the Henry James novella, The Beast in the Jungle, and features strong performances by Léa Seydoux and George MacKay.
The Beast spans eras, continents, and genres, blending science fiction with elements of romance, melodrama, and horror.
AI and purification machines in the film serve both as tools for human advancement and as metaphors for societal control over emotions.
The film has been praised for its ambitious scope and its reflection on fear, love, and the human condition.