is a Swiss drama directed by Lorenz Merz that functions more like a fever dream than a standard narrative . It centers on Gabriel, a teenage father struggling to raise his infant son, who falls into a forbidden romance with his best friend's girlfriend, Corey. Movie Highlights
: Critics often describe the film as "assaultively stylish". It uses a 4:3 aspect ratio to create intense, neon-lit close-ups and employs parallel editing to heighten the emotional stakes.
: Reviewers have noted inspirations from directors like Wong Kar-Wai and Terrence Malick , blending gritty realism with ethereal, trippy sequences. Critical Reception Soul of a Beast (2021)
: Pablo Caprez delivers a raw performance as Gabriel, capturing the character's transition from the risk-taking of youth to the crushing weight of adult responsibility.
is a Swiss drama directed by Lorenz Merz that functions more like a fever dream than a standard narrative . It centers on Gabriel, a teenage father struggling to raise his infant son, who falls into a forbidden romance with his best friend's girlfriend, Corey. Movie Highlights
: Critics often describe the film as "assaultively stylish". It uses a 4:3 aspect ratio to create intense, neon-lit close-ups and employs parallel editing to heighten the emotional stakes.
: Reviewers have noted inspirations from directors like Wong Kar-Wai and Terrence Malick , blending gritty realism with ethereal, trippy sequences. Critical Reception Soul of a Beast (2021)
: Pablo Caprez delivers a raw performance as Gabriel, capturing the character's transition from the risk-taking of youth to the crushing weight of adult responsibility.