Gentle Monster Review: Léa Seydoux Stars in a Sobering Portrait of Abuse and Denial
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David Ehrlich
Baker's choice. Dense with flavour, light on filler.
Summary
Marie Kreutzer's film "Gentle Monster" stars Léa Seydoux as Lucy Weiss, a virtuoso musician whose life unravels after her husband Philip is arrested for child sex abuse. The film explores the difficulty of recognizing predators in one's midst, examining how seemingly normal individuals can hide dark secrets. It offers a sober, tough portrait of the aftermath of abuse allegations within a family.
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Before the authorities bang on their door with a warrant for Philip's arrest, forcing Lucy to ride the elevator up to the cl
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