Credits: Visuel officiel MUBI — The Substance.
Last Sunday, May 19, The Substance, the new film by Coralie Fargeat, was screened in the Debussy theater. This feature, presented in competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, stars the ever-youthful Demi Moore. During the screening, some audience members actually left the theater in response to images of unbearable violence.
Demi Moore is appearing on the Croisette for the first time with a film in which she plays a leading role. At the press conference, she expressed her gratitude for the reception and the opportunity to present a film that she feels is dear to her.
Video unavailableThe logline for this competition film? "Have you ever dreamed of a better version of yourself? Try The Substance. Share your time, one week each. What could go wrong?".
Audience reactions were unexpected. Some, unable to bear the violence of the scenes, walked out of the screening. Coralie Fargeat responded by downplaying those reactions, finding them exaggerated compared with what remains pure fiction.
For Demi Moore, this cinematic experience was intense and revealing. She shared this feeling at the press conference: "Allowing myself to be exposed emotionally and physically pushed me out of my comfort zone. This film helped me accept myself even more."
The Substance is far from finished making headlines, as it has not yet been released in theaters…