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“The work of a filmmaker with a vision. She’s got something primal to say to us” – Variety
Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey (Dennis Quaid).
She is then drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug: THE SUBSTANCE. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).
The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. A perfect balance. What could go wrong?
Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes sensation turns toxic beauty culture inside out with a be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable for the ages. Explosive, provocative and twisted, The Substance marks the arrival of a thrillingly visionary filmmaker.
The Substance can be viewed at QUAD with descriptive subtitles at any screening using WatchWord glasses. Please enquire at box office if you wish to make use of this service.
Please note this work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Director:Coralie Fargeat
Year:2024
Languages:English
Runtime:141
Origin:France/UK/USA
Location:QUAD
Subtitles:N/A
Key:
SC - Sunday Cinema
CB - Cine Babies
DS - Descriptive Subtitled Screenings
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