
The Beasts


My review
Felt a bit like two different movies, first a psychological slow burner, then a gloomy drama about dealing with trauma. I enjoyed the first part but the change of pace was a bit jarring and ended up feeling lacklustre.
Plot overview
Antoine and Olga, a French couple, have been living in a small village in Galicia for a long time. They practice eco-responsible agriculture and restore abandoned houses to facilitate repopulation. Everything should be idyllic except for their opposition to a wind turbine project that creates a serious conflict with their neighbors. The tension will rise to the point of irreparability.
Director
Rodrigo Sorogoyen
Cast

Marina Foïs
Olga

Denis Ménochet
Antoine

Luis Zahera
Xan

Diego Anido
Lorenzo

Marie Colomb
Marie Denis

Machi Salgado
Rafael

David Menéndez
Cabo 3 Alfonso

Luisa Merelas
Madre Anta