Fargeat's latest film, The Substance, draws on her admiration for Verhoeven, creating an artificial world that fuels the narrative through a sharp critique of Hollywood and aging.
The plot revolves around Elisabeth, played by Demi Moore, who receives a procedure called 'The Substance,' which blurs lines between identity and reality, leading to surprising consequences.
In The Substance, characters trade off living a shared life after undergoing a transformative and invasive treatment, reflecting deeper themes of desperation and the quest for youth.
Fargeat's storytelling mirrors Verhoeven's style, revealing her characters' struggles against societal expectations and Hollywood's superficial standards, ultimately addressing broader issues of identity and existence.
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