The Beast in the Jungle

2023 [FRENCH]

Action / Drama / Music

IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 576 576

dancing dance nightclub man woman relationship woman between two men love

Plot summary

The club as a place of endless (im)possibilities. A man and a woman wait here together for 25 years for a mysterious, all-changing event to occur. From 1979 to 2004: from disco to techno. A love story and an obsession.

Director

Patric Chiha Photo
Patric Chiha

Top cast

Anaïs Demoustier Photo
Anaïs Demoustier as May Bartram
Béatrice Dalle Photo
Béatrice Dalle as La physionomiste
Tom Mercier Photo
Tom Mercier as John Marcher
Harpo Guit Photo
Harpo Guit as Ami de May 2
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953.58 MB
1280*768
French 2.0
NR
Subtitles us   es   pt  
24 fps
1 hr 43 min
Seeds 1
1.91 GB
1800*1080
French 5.1
NR
Subtitles us   es   pt  
24 fps
1 hr 43 min
Seeds 2

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by oOgiandujaOo_and_Eddy_Merckx 10 / 10

Both a love letter to multiple eras of clubbing and a great adaptation of Henry James's short story

Patric Chiha's "The Beast in the Jungle" is one of two adaptations of Henry James's short story released in 2023, alongside Bertrand Bonello's version, simply titled "The Beast". Both films feature top French actresses-Léa Seydoux in Bonello's adaptation and Anaïs Demoustier in Chiha's. I recommend both, though they take remarkably different approaches: Bonello's film delves into the risks of artificial intelligence and critiques incel culture in relation to past masculinities, while Chiha's adaptation adheres closely to the original message, delightfully exploring multiple eras of clubbing.This story resonates personally with me, as a terminally ill friend and old movie buff often quoted its key line in relation to his own life. Increasingly, we find ourselves grappling with loneliness, and James's cautionary tale becomes ever more prescient. A 2018 Ipsos poll revealed that over 54% of Americans sometimes or always feel that no one knows them well. Many remain unmarried and lifelong strangers to love's intimacies.The drama unfolds in an unnamed Parisian nightclub, where we meet May and John, linked by an unusual promise of companionship-he, the sentinel of the space, and she, the soul-flower. The costumes on display are simply fabulous; Demoustier's May is first seen in a dramatically ruffled white shirt topped with an embroidered bolero jacket, evoking the glamour of classic Hollywood. Other memorable outfits include a flouncy organza piece and a boldly minimal jacket that accentuates her figure. The film not only captures the essence of various club vibes but also reflects poignant political and cultural events from the eras depicted. The heartbreaking moment, "Klaus Nomi is dead," transitions into a stunning visual of smoke dissolving, akin to a personality fading-an effect that lingers in the mind. For those unfamiliar, Klaus was a unique performer with a versatile voice, reminiscent of Bowie-a true visitor from another planet.The romantic narrative is thought-provoking but may resonate differently with viewers. Why does John so intently listen to his internal voice? What drives his resistance to deeper companionship? Is it a contemporary equivalent of sacrilege to flout love's imperative? I found myself wondering if autism influences John's behavior; his self-oriented neurology may render him casually disrespectful without awareness. Throughout the film, I hoped he would allow May to gently take his hand and lead him onto the dance floor.In a world increasingly marred by disconnection, the film reminds us to love fully, love wildly, and cherish one another-everything else is for the birds.
Reviewed by opauloalexandre 1 / 10

Awful movie

Awful movie: no plot, boring, a total waste of time. Please don't throw in the garbage an hour and a half of your precious life. I never saw of movie this bad before in my life. Couldn't wait for the ens credits to run out of theater. The director deceives us in believing there will be something interesting but there is not. The shooting of the movie is always in the same place. The actors are bad, one of the main characters doesn't even speak proper French. There were no make artistic, over a period of time people have to age, and that has to show. Please don't waste your precious and hardly earned money with this.
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