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Netflix Sets Fall Release for Cannes Breakout ‘Gentle Monster’ Starring Léa Seydoux (EXCLUSIVE)
Netflix will release Marie Kreutzer’s Cannes drama “Gentle Monster”, starring Léa Seydoux, in selected cinemas on 30 October before streaming it from 30 November. The acquisition and release schedule position the film as a significant awards-season title following its positive reception at Cannes.
Seydoux plays Lucy, a concert pianist whose attempt to help her burnt-out husband Philip by moving to the countryside is disrupted by an unexpected police visit. Laurence Rupp co-stars as Philip, with Jella Haase and Catherine Deneuve also in the cast; the film will continue its festival run at Toronto after Cannes.
In short
- Netflix releases “Gentle Monster” in cinemas on 30 October.
- It begins streaming in five countries on 30 November.
- Léa Seydoux stars in Marie Kreutzer’s Cannes drama.
Explained simply
"Gentle Monster" is a drama directed by Marie Kreutzer that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, one of the world's most prestigious film festivals, where it received positive critical attention. Films that gain recognition at Cannes often go on to become significant during awards season, the period when major industry prizes are decided and acclaimed films are released widely.
The film follows Lucy, a concert pianist played by French actor Léa Seydoux, and her husband Philip as they escape to the countryside for a fresh start. Their new life is disrupted when an unexpected police visit arrives at their home. The cast includes German actor Laurence Rupp as Philip and French cinema legend Catherine Deneuve.
Netflix's acquisition of films from major festivals is part of the streaming service's strategy to combine prestige content with its mainstream entertainment offerings. Festival films like this one typically have cinema releases before moving to streaming platforms, which helps them compete for major awards whilst reaching audiences through both distribution channels.
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