film
Beau Is Afraid
directed by Ari Aster, USA 2023, 179’ (English friendly)
- Beau is afraid. Because life is overwhelming. Because the world is dangerous. Because everyone keeps nagging him. Because his mum will be sorry if he doesn’t come to visit, and he would rather sit in the bath. However, an unimaginable series of events forces him to confront his own anxiety. On the other side of his fears, real life and a spectacular, adventurous journey await.
- Beau Is Afraid is a crazy, shocking and irresistibly funny black comedy about overcoming fear, taking life into one’s own hands and becoming the hero of one’s own story. A wholly original vision from one of the most interesting contemporary directors, Ari Aster, with Joaquin Phoenix (Joker, Her) in his most surprising role so far. Studio A24, which is behind the renown productions such as Everything Everywhere at Once, C’mon C’mon and the series Euphoria, has given Aster not only their full trust, but also the highest budget ever. The creator of cult Hereditary and Midsommar thus made his most personal film to date, in which he fully shares his fears, his vision of the world and, above all, his unique sense of humour.
- Ari Aster has redefined modern horror; now it’s time for comedy. Do you really think you’ve seen it all?
