"All the things that can be seen as pieces of flesh from the outside gaze - our breasts, our ass, our teeth, our smile - were totally deconstructed, pulverized, and put in no order," says Fargeat. "It's the way society has shaped itself by the way men look at women." This perspective defines Elisasue's horrific transformation, highlighting the damaging beauty standards imposed on women.
Fargeat describes Elisasue as a "Picasso of male expectations," she emphasizes how the pressure to conform to societal beauty standards leads to monstrous outcomes. The character represents the destructive cycle of seeking validation in youth and attractiveness.
Elisasue's desire for acceptance mirrors the tragic qualities of characters like The Elephant Man, highlighting a yearning for love despite societal rejection. Fargeat wants audiences to empathize with Elisasue, emphasizing that her monstrosity stems from a longing for connection, distorted by societal judgment.
The film serves as a satire on modern beauty standards, using Elisabeth and Sue's radical transformation to critique how women's identities are molded by external perceptions, ultimately culminating in a grotesque yet poignant exploration of self-worth.
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