Marie Kreutzer on 'Gentle Monster' and Pedocriminality at Cannes
Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer presented her new film 'Gentle Monster' in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Léa Seydoux. Kreutzer explained her decision to make the film after a cast member from her previous film 'Corsage' was convicted of child pornography. She stated that everyone has likely encountered a pedocriminal in their life. The film addresses the theme of pedocriminality.
Key facts
- Marie Kreutzer is the director of 'Gentle Monster'.
- The film is in official competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
- Léa Seydoux stars in 'Gentle Monster'.
- Kreutzer's previous film is 'Corsage'.
- An actor from 'Corsage' was convicted of child pornography.
- Kreutzer stated that everyone has likely encountered a pedocriminal.
- The film addresses pedocriminality.
- The interview was published by Le Monde on May 16, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Marie Kreutzer
- Léa Seydoux
Institutions
- Le Monde
- Cannes Film Festival
Locations
- Cannes
- France