A pragmatic, quietly resilient woman who anchors the film's second half with profound grief and steel determination. Luis Zahera
The infamous tavern scene features a single, uninterrupted shot. The camera remains static as Xan passive-aggressively threatens Antoine. The lack of cuts prevents the audience from escaping the claustrophobic tension.
You cannot discuss the without praising Denis Ménochet. The French actor delivers a career-best performance as Antoine. He is a giant of a man—physically imposing—yet Sorogoyen slowly strips that strength away. Watch his eyes during the film’s pivotal night scene; you see the exact moment his character’s soul breaks. pelicula as bestas
If you enjoy thrillers with complex characters and social commentary, check out "As Bestas". Fans of films like "The Killing of a Sacred Deer" and "A Quiet Place" will likely appreciate the suspenseful atmosphere and thought-provoking themes.
"As Bestas" tells the story of a violent attack on a family farm in a rural area of Galicia, Spain. The film's narrative is presented through a non-linear structure, slowly revealing the events leading up to the brutal assault and its aftermath. The story centers around Benigno (played by José Luis García Pérez), a kind-hearted and hardworking farmer who lives with his partner, Darío (played by Luis Zahera), and their nephew, Aníbal (played by Francesco Carnamela). The family's peaceful life is disrupted when a group of masked strangers, led by a menacing figure named Alfonso (played by Javier Rey), begin to terrorize them. A pragmatic, quietly resilient woman who anchors the
As the tension escalates, the family finds themselves trapped in their own home, forced to confront the attackers in a desperate bid for survival. The film's pacing is masterfully crafted, with Sorogoyen expertly building suspense and unease through a combination of eerie sound design, tight camera work, and a pulsating score.
The is a flawless tragedy. It reminds us that the scariest monsters are not ghosts or demons, but our neighbors. It is a film about community turning into a mob, about principles leading to ruin, and about the horrifying realization that when society is stripped away, man is just another hungry animal fighting for his territory. The lack of cuts prevents the audience from
This paper analyzes Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s 2022 film As Bestas ( The Beasts ) as a socio-thriller that dissects rural conflict in Galicia, Spain. Focusing on the true-crime inspired story of a French couple clashing with local farmers over wind turbine development, the film examines themes: xenophobia, land use, atavistic violence, and the fragile boundary between civilization and savagery. Through close reading of mise-en-scène, sound design, and narrative structure, this paper argues that As Bestas portrays how economic pressure and collective isolation dehumanize individuals, turning a small community into a microcosm of modern Europe’s urban-rural divide.