Film · 2022
As bestas
Directed by Rodrigo Sorogoyen · starring Luisa Merelas, Marie Colomb and Denis Ménochet
- 8.6 Users14 votes
Synopsis
'The beasts' is a film directed by Oscar nominee and three-time Goya winner Rodrigo Sorogoyen ('El Reino', 'Que Dios nos perdone'), and written by himself and Isabel Peña ('Estocolmo'). The title follows the life of a middle-aged French couple who move to a village in Galicia in search of closeness and peace with nature. Antoine and Olga are delighted with their new home, where they lead a quiet life.
However, their love for the village and their enthusiasm for their surroundings clashes head-on with the abusive and antagonistic oppression of a local family who have lived there all their lives, the Anta brothers. Tension builds to the point of open hostility and shocking violence. The rivalry between the two families will become unsustainable, reaching a point of no return.
Premiere in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival 2022. The film's cast includes Marina Foïs ('Papá o mamá 2'), Denis Ménochet ('Custodia compartida'), Luis Zahera ('Celda 211') and Diego Anido ('Malencolía') and Machi Salgado ('El ministerio del tiempo'). 'The beasts' will be released in all Spanish movie theaters on November 11, 2022. The distribution in Spain will be in charge of A Contracorriente Films and by Latino Films in the rest of the world.
Where to watch As bestas
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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 137 min2 hours and 17 minutes
- Budget
- €3.9mArcadia Motion Pictures
- Box office
- €6.9m1.8 times its budget
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is As bestas?
- 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes).
- When was As bestas released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 23 March 2023.
- Who directed As bestas?
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen.
- Who is in As bestas?
- It stars Luisa Merelas, Marie Colomb, Denis Ménochet and Marina Foïs.
- Where can I watch As bestas?
- In the UK it is available with a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
- How much did As bestas make?
- It took €6.9 million in Spain. It cost €3.9 million.
Cast
Full cast (16)-
Luisa Merelas Madre Anta
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Marie Colomb Marie
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Denis Ménochet Antoine
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Marina Foïs Olga
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Luis Zahera Xan
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Diego Anido Lorenzo
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Federico Pérez Rey Cabo 1 Mariano
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Xavier Estévez Sargento Espín
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Marta Lado Guardia Criminalística
- Director
- Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Writers
- Isabel Peña, Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Producers
- Ibon Cormenzana, Ángel Durández, Rodrigo Sorogoyen
- Cinematography
- Alejandro de Pablo
Photos and posters
All 9 photosReviews
- 1014 %
- 914 %
- 864 %
- 77 %
- 60 %
- ≤50 %
Box office
Weekend by weekend- Budget €3.9m
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Spain €6.9m
Awards
All the awards- Goya Awards 2023 10 of 18 nominations Won: Best Film, Best Director
- Feroz Awards 2023 3 of 10 nominations Won: Best Picture: Drama, Best supporting actor
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