Léa Seydoux’s Acclaimed Thriller ‘Gentle Monster’ Hits Theaters

WHO:

Coming Soon - Léa Seydoux stars in *Gentle Monster*.

Coming Soon - Marie Kreutzer, director of *Corsage*, wrote and directed *Gentle Monster*.

Reddit Movies - The film’s central character is Lucy, a concert pianist played by Léa Seydoux; she is a mother and wife.

Variety - Léa Seydoux is receiving an American Cinematheque retrospective celebrating her filmography.

Variety - Seydoux’s career includes independent filmmaking and major productions, including *Blue Is the Warmest Color*, Denis Villeneuve’s *Dune* movies, and two James Bond films.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - *Gentle Monster* is a thriller described as shocking and reviewed positively.

Coming Soon - *Gentle Monster* opened in select theaters nationwide.

Coming Soon - The film competed for the Palme d’Or at its world premiere in the main competition of the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

Reddit Movies - The story follows Lucy as she tries to protect her son and confronts how little she knows her husband after he is accused of an “unspeakable crime.”

Reddit Movies - A police raid shatters Lucy’s life.

Variety - The American Cinematheque retrospective covers Seydoux’s extensive filmography.

WHERE:

Coming Soon - *Gentle Monster* opened in select theaters nationwide.

Coming Soon - The film had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

WHEN:

Variety - The American Cinematheque retrospective runs Thurs.; the article excerpt does not provide the date.

WHY:

Variety - The retrospective is being held to celebrate Léa Seydoux’s extensive filmography.

HOW:

Reddit Movies - The story’s conflict begins when a police raid leads to Lucy’s husband being accused of a crime; Lucy must protect her son and reckon with her limited knowledge of her husband.

(UPDATED October 30, 2026 23:00 UTC)

Léa Seydoux stars as a mother and concert pianist in thriller *Gentle Monster*. After police raid her home, Lucy must protect her son and question her husband. The film opened in select theaters, while an American Cinematheque retrospective celebrates Seydoux’s career.