The Substance: A Riveting Dive into Identity and Transformation

French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat's body horror drama 'The Substance' features Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. The film focuses on identity and transformation through a mysterious drug, receiving critical acclaim at Cannes, and will debut on MUBI on October 31.

Acclaimed French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat is set to unveil her latest venture, 'The Substance,' on the streaming platform MUBI this October 31. The film, a gripping body horror drama, has already garnered attention and applause, having premiered to an 11-minute standing ovation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

The Substance stars Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former fitness TV icon who finds herself out of favor. Her fortunes take a drastic turn with the introduction of a mysterious drug, offering her a temporary transformation into a youthful version played by Margaret Qualley. The film probes themes of identity and the pursuit of lost glory.

The production, by Working Title Films, features talents such as Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia, and others, with Fargeat taking on roles as writer, director, and co-producer. A tale of duality, expectation, and the human condition, 'The Substance' promises to be a provocative watch.

(With inputs from agencies.)