Beauty and the Beast

The story begins in a modest household where Belle, a kind and selfless young woman, sacrifices herself to help her father, a bankrupt merchant. When he picks a rose from a mysterious estate, he incurs the wrath of the estate's owner, a fearsome Beast. To spare her father's life, Belle offers herself as the Beast's prisoner in his castle. Within the enchanted castle, where chandeliers come alive and walls whisper secrets, Belle discovers that beneath the Beast's fearsome exterior lies a profound humanity. A unique bond blossoms between them, a mixture of fear, admiration, and tenderness.

This poetic and captivating tale explores themes of inner beauty, sacrifice, and redemption, blurring the lines between dream and reality. With its innovative visual effects and enchanting atmosphere, Beauty and the Beast is a timeless celebration of love and imagination.

Thibault Ramet (Lettres, UNIL)