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Gentle Monster
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Gentle Monster

2026-09-17 · 114 min · ★ 7.9

Drama

After relocating with her family to the countryside, a renowned pianist uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love, trust, and deception.

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Directors
Marie Kreutzer
Production companies
Film AG, Komplizen Film, Kazak Productions, Kjellson & Wik, Film i Väst, ORF, ZDF/Arte, DESMAR, mk2 Films, IPR.VC
Countries
Austria, Germany, France, Sweden, Singapore, Finland
Status
Released

Top Cast

Léa SeydouxLéa SeydouxLucy Weiss
Catherine DeneuveCatherine DeneuveEryn
Jella HaaseJella HaaseElsa Kühn
Laurence RuppLaurence RuppPhilip Weiss
Sylvester GrothSylvester GrothHermann Kühn
Katharina LorenzKatharina LorenzMaike
Regina FritschRegina FritschInge Weiss
Raphael NicholasRaphael NicholasHr. Engel
Anton RubtsovAnton RubtsovArian
Nils StrunkNils StrunkLukas
Malo BlanchetJohnny
Patrycja ZiółkowskaNatalia
Rainer DopplerRainer DopplerVolker Weiss
Baran SönmezKevin
Filipe RepakJohnny (young)
Sara SukarieDragana
Sami LorisSami LorisHannes

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