Film

EIFF: The Substance

TUE 20 AUG 23:55
A Hollywood superstar facing the ageism and sexism of an industry that is swiftly forgetting her is faced with an intriguing proposition in this wild satire. A mad science scheme will allow her to take the body of a younger woman for a few days at a time. But things quickly get complicated and even weirder as a battle of wills emerges between these two bodies. Directed with ingenuity and infectious delight by Revenge filmmaker Coralie Fargeat and starring a superb Demi Moore, this unforgettable mix of high style, gore and dark comedy is a total, gleeful delight. Cert: 18.