Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

1946 · 96 min · FR · 7.5 (535 votes)
Dir. Jean Cocteau · Starring Jean Marais, Josette Day, Marcel André, Mila Parély, Nane Germon, Michel Auclair · Music Georges Auric

Once upon a time…

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The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent but strangely fascinating Beast, who tests her fidelity by giving her a key, telling her that if she doesn't return it to him by a specific time, he will die of grief. She is unable to return the key on time, but it is revealed that the Beast is the genuinely handsome one. A simple tale of tragic love that turns into a surreal vision of death, desire, and beauty.

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A visually stunning, dreamlike fairy tale that explores the depths of love and sacrifice. Its melancholic beauty and surreal imagery create a hauntingly romantic experience, perfect for quiet contemplation.

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