‘The Substance’ portrays in fiction what exists in real world: French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat
French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes breakout horror drama, “The Substance,” depicts societal power dynamics through fiction. Demi Moore stars as Elisabeth Sparkle, a fitness icon who turns to a black market product to spawn a younger version of herself. The film critiques the judgment of women’s bodies and won the best screenplay award at Cannes.