The Substante’ is not just a film; it is a full-fledged declaration of intent. Directed by Coralie Fargeat, this cinematic work fuses satire and body horror with an intelligence and originality rarely seen on the big screen. This film is a brutal attack on a society that devours women when they reach a certain age. Starring Demi Moore, accompanied by Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid, the plot follows Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former fitness icon who, after being ousted from her own television empire, immerses herself in the dark effects of a miracle drug that promises to restore her youth.
Sparkle’s journey is a rollercoaster ride that pulls her between her ageing self and a rejuvenated version of herself, masterfully played by Margaret Qualley. This disturbing interplay of identities becomes a scathing reflection on the modern obsession with physical perfection and the dangers of succumbing to the pressures of a culture that glorifies the superficial. This is a film that pushes you to confront the darker shadows of our desire for physical perfection, with a rawness and sincerity that only a director like Coralie Fargeat could achieve.
Screened at the Cannes Film Festival, The Substance has been acclaimed for its fierce critique of the toxic culture of beauty. With Demi Moore reinventing herself in a role as haunting as it is captivating, and Margaret Qualley embodying the inner conflict of forced youth, the film stands as a scathing warning about the dangers of pursuing superficial ideals. In Los Angeles, Elisabeth Sparkle lies comatose while her young alter ego, Sue, wanders Hollywood, setting off a sequence of events as hilarious as they are untenable.
Greta Fernández and Hunter Schafer together in the film ‘Cuckoo’.
Sigue toda la información de HIGHXTAR desde Facebook, Twitter o Instagram