Trending Now - Léa Seydoux Shines in Emotional Family Drama 'gentle Monster
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - The film features a cast that includes Léa Seydoux, Laurence Rupp, Jella Haase, Malo Blanchet, Anton Rubtsov, Nils Strunk, Catherine Deneuve, and Patrycja Ziółkowska.
Deadline - Florian Teichtmeister, one of the lead actors in "Corsage," was arrested and pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in 2023.
Deadline - Léa Seydoux stars in the film "Gentle Monster."
Variety - Marie Kreutzer is the Austrian director of "Gentle Monster."
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - The film "Gentle Monster" examines the fallout when Philip Weiss, a middle-class Austrian documentary maker, is accused of watching, distributing, and possibly making child pornography.
The Hollywood Reporter - Philip Weiss is arrested for distributing child pornography in a dark web online chat group, where he goes by the handle GentleMonster_87.
Variety - "Gentle Monster" is in competition at the Cannes Film Festival.
Deadline - "Gentle Monster" is described as an emotional family drama.
Variety - The film is characterized as a harrowing end-of-family drama.
Variety - "Gentle Monster" is a follow-up to Kreutzer's previous film "Corsage," which won the Un Certain Regard prize.
WHERE:
Deadline - The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival.
Variety - The film is set in Austria.
WHEN:
Deadline - "Gentle Monster" is a follow-up to the 2022 film "Corsage."
WHY:
Variety - Marie Kreutzer stated, “It’s not the creepy guy behind the bush … it could be someone you trust,” regarding the themes of her film.
Variety - The film is noted for its lack of irony, despite its serious themes.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - The film employs long, handheld takes focusing on Seydoux's face to create an in-the-moment urgency.
Variety - The film begins and ends with a trampoline, which is a significant element in its narrative.
(UPDATED May 16, 2026 04:11 UTC)
A new film titled "Gentle Monster" features a notable cast including Léa Seydoux, Laurence Rupp, and Catherine Deneuve, among others. The story follows Philip Weiss, a middle-class Austrian documentary maker who faces serious allegations of distributing child pornography in a dark web chat group under the handle GentleMonster_87. To heighten the emotional impact, the film utilizes long, handheld takes that focus on Seydoux's face, creating a sense of urgency throughout the narrative.
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(UPDATED May 16, 2026 01:31 UTC)
Florian Teichtmeister, one of the lead actors in "Corsage," was arrested and pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in 2023. Meanwhile, "Gentle Monster" is competing at the Cannes Film Festival, with director Marie Kreutzer highlighting the film's themes by stating, “It’s not the creepy guy behind the bush … it could be someone you trust.” This exploration of trust and betrayal adds depth to the film's narrative as it seeks recognition on the prestigious stage.
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(UPDATED May 15, 2026 23:19 UTC)
Léa Seydoux stars in the emotional family drama "Gentle Monster," directed by Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer, who previously won the Un Certain Regard prize for her film "Corsage." Set in Austria, "Gentle Monster" is described as a harrowing end-of-family drama and features a trampoline as a significant narrative element, framing the story from beginning to end. The film was recently showcased at the Cannes Film Festival, highlighting its serious themes without irony.