Clip from The Substance (22 seconds)

Clip from The Substance (22 seconds)

Body Horror, Feminism, Identity

A 22-second clip from Coralie Fargeat's 2024 film The Substance, with the main character in the midst of mental collapse. She is accosting her older self in a state of obvious distress and desperation, suggesting how much she detests how she appears today and how much she wants to be young again. This emotional moment also serves in part to explain her desire to undergo the experimental drug known as "the substance," which is reported to make a difference. The clip broaches topics of ageism, body image, identity, and cultural pressure on women to remain youthful.

Coralie Fargeat (Director)

The Substance (Feature Film)

Mubi

May 20, 2024

Smith, Logan

This material is used for private study, scholarship, and research purposes only under fair use guidelines.

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