THE SUBSTANCE Q&A with Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley & Coralie Fargeat | TIFF 2024

[@thewebstylist]

Give these ladies a comfy recliner already, so odd to have these kind of interviews standing for 15 mins +

[@UrbanDecayLova247]

OMG I was feeling bad for Margaret 😫

[@Bonbonbon739]

@@UrbanDecayLova247same lol.

[@paulgerhard5170]

Yes funny it’s about female beauty, society gaze, and both actresses wearing high heels and uncomfortable outfit… given the topic of the film I would have said: “to hell I’ll wear flat and long dress”

[@begzog]

Exactly, its like they completely forgot what the movie was about : don't bend over society expectations. The fact that they still wear uncomfortable shoes shows that the problem is not coming only from men, but also from themselves ! It mades the film even more relevant

[@paulgerhard5170]

@@begzog it's called acting and a job I guess

[@craigjhard]

Movie was a masterpiece. So deep, funny, disturbing in all the right ways. Worked on so many levels. Powerful. Brilliant. Demi Moore crussshed this performance. Dennis Quaid was perfect. I loved how the male characters were "underdeveloped" like so many female roles are. Just a massive home run of what filmmaking can be. Very Cronenbergian. Better be up for an Oscar.

[@iain2080]

[SPOILERS] My stomach sank when I realised what Sue was going to do on the night of the show in using the activator serum but Coralie explaining is great. It was an oddly tender and sad moment of that being accepting itself in contrast to the earlier scene where Elizabeth can't bring herself to leave the apartment. That and the cries of "its me!" to the audience.

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

Margaret Qualley is an underrated actress and it's great to see Demi Moore back!

[@artistathlete6525]

She's not underrated anymore.

[@thecatsarse6542]

According to a lot of people,everybody who is good at doing something is "Underrated" Im so tired of this comment!!🥱

[@furik261]

Мне тоже очень понравилась Маргарет Коули!!

[@furik261]

Просто не было до сих таких Прекрасных ролей для Маргарет!!, такое бывает , что недооценивают,а потом приходит хорошая роль, сценарий и всё вуаля 😊, родилась Super Star ⭐😊

[@undetected2088]

Well… HOLY FUCKING SHIT !!! I just watched the movie and I can’t believe how bold and beautiful it was… Now that I know that a woman is behind it makes it even more of an incredible experience… I LOVED it… Congratulations

[@starrockrockstar143]

This is the best movie I’ve ever seen. The director is a literal genius. I’ve never seen anything like it. I’m so impressed with the nods to earlier films like the fly, the shining, Carrie. The makeup , prosthetics, sounds, color was just something I’ve never seen. The best movie ever.

[@00Mindi00]

You MUST see Coralie's previous film, Revenge. Where The Substance focuses on "internal" violence against women, Revenge focuses on external violence on women. Both equally stellar feminist masterpieces.

[@begzog]

Then you should look more Cronenberg (dad and son) movies, its basically the matrix to this film. Antiviral, Naked Lunch, Dead Ringers, Crimes of the future... a lot gems on their filmography even if it aged poorly

[@00Mindi00]

This film is a feminist MASTERPIECE. No detail was left unturned by Coralie, as she did with Revenge, she has once against a POWERFUL film with a vital feminist observation. BRAVO. BRAVO!

[@Bonbonbon739]

I think it was just a masterpiece. I think everyone has these feelings. Especially me pushing 36 and gay and single and it’s expected to have a six pack and go to the gym every day and be younger

[@ImDJ733]

It is not feminist movie! It is movie about corporative hysteria of youth no mater what and people who no mater what try to be that because of there insecurity and weakness. They fall for outlook instead of soul search in themselves. The movie is about how big aggression some do to themselves for not loving themselves. She literally saying that at the end of the movie. Message is wonderful, we should all first search love for ourselves in ourselves, and for that we have to keep our untouched pure soul as a portal which we are all connected to each other and the Universe. We really live in Matrix so we have to brake free from it. We are much more then just physical good look. That is why this movie is a masterpiece, because it is not only women story it’s story of aggression on human beings.

[@garycambridge5513]

Most definitely not a feminist movie when you consider the outcome of it - it’s about low self esteem and how society sexualises young people

[@Brandon-vj6zz]

So you need to be a feminist to experience insecurities, addiction and depression?? I didn't realise that mental health was directly tied to a person's political views.

[@emorysumi]

This movie is insane. Absolutely gut-explodingly great from everyone from director, writing, acting, sound, makeup, cinematography, etc...

[@passion_proh-jects]

Give these gals their medals!

[@TIFF]

Well it did win the Midnight Madness' People Choice Award

[@jamessergon]

@@TIFF well deserved! What a movie! I saw it a couple days ago and i can't stop thinking about it! Movies leaving a mark like that are rare.

[@wedgewizard5429]

What an amazing movie! I hope they feel proud about what they've done. Legit one of the best movies I've ever seen.

[@starrockrockstar143]

I love when they ask about Dennis quads character being a heightened “characature” of men. When in reality that’s what the women are portraying. Denis quads character is the reality of a lot of men and how they act. I loved the directors answer to that. Genius.

[@EwanWright31]

What?

[@rumham7466]

@@EwanWright31what

[@JohnCocozza]

Denis Quaid's character name is Harvey. Perfect for representing a slime ball executive.

[@sirtorchington]

Just got back from the theater, boy is it nice and relieving to see Demi Moore smiling here 😂 Brilliant movie

[@backseatstudios6903]

I'm a different person after watching this masterpiece. What an amazing work of art. Congrats to all involved 🎉

[@AngeliqueGeorges]

Coralie is an absolute visionary! This film is unmatched in its dark and satirical voice that slaps you across the face before you've even realized what is happening. LOVE IT. Check out our discussion about it on the Brutal Film Girl Experiment podcast!

[@anaclarke1003]

Loved this interview. The entire time I was like “can someone please give them chairs????” They are in heels and it’s like 15 mins of standing

[@thefozzybear]

Wow! Three fabulous women. Demi Moore for Oscar Nom.

[@missyfoolosopher]

One of the most original film I have watched in the last few years. The sound effects made the film all the more engrossing. Demi Moore blew my mind with her performance. Margaret Qualley is a one actress to watch. Gotta admit the French cinema have always been wildly crazy inventive.

[@dannygagne4693]

Saw it last night. What a ride. So many lame remakes, spinoffs and requels/sequels in the last couple of years, we need more movies like this!

[@deerheart87]

I agree 💯 literally years since we had anything good , this was the first film in a long time that was mind blowingly great

[@sayuasano6814]

Yes, yes, yes. This film gives me hope for the future of cinema

[@lancesoria9727]

This movie is THE BEST this year, and I'm adding it on my #2 list of all time. Phenomenal

[@TIFF]

what's #1?

[@lancesoria9727]

@@TIFFit's Interstellar, a personal favorite, but The Substance is on a different level! Demi and Margaret deserves their Oscar!

[@keenansaiz9216]

This movie was incredible!!!

[@sicdedworm09]

Outstanding film. Watched 2 nights in a row just so I could expose it to another friend and because I couldn’t get it out of my head. Also the practical effects were so insane. Nothing ever felt forced or out of line in the film for something that becomes so unhinged by the end. Sound design, acting, cinematography…honestly Masterful

[@paulgerhard5170]

Did your friend liked it?

[@TikaMorganDance]

Incredible film! Here in Mexico City the theater was packed and we were 🤯 Bravo!

[@dangchanneldeg6948]

Demi Moore ❤ wow!

[@nsaurabh25]

What an incredible movie. Well done!

[@juicebox666]

international film festival that can’t afford four chairs for a Q&A

[@garycambridge5513]

The more I watch this movie the more I love it - the only scene I don’t like is when Demi and Margaret have their “fight “ it’s too much

[@jasonmei3179]

Demi is so well spoken

[@miriamcastillo1268]

I went to several movies at this year's TIFF, and in everyone, all members had chairs. Even Denzel Washington asked for more chairs to bring more people of the Piano Lesson crew. I don't know why it didn't happen here :( I wish I could have seen the Substance, but I didn't find tickets :(

[@reynasteffanymarquez1911]

Simply incredible! One of the best horror films in long long time

[@V2Itself]

This film is far to strange to win any Oscars and that infuriates me. Films seen as to weird or graphic and horror in general always get snubbed at the Oscars and that is so ridiculous. This film is a masterpiece on all levels. Every aspect of the film making perfectly compliments the themes and tone Coralie Fargeat was going for. This movie is true art, at no point was Coralie Fargeat concerned about what would please most audiences or make the most money, she had a vision and she fully realized it no matter what others said. That is art, art in its truest form is always uncompromising

[@stormtrooper253]

So true, sadly. 😢 I'll already be glad if it even gets nominated during Awards Season.

[@Bonbonbon739]

I think it might at least get nominated for best screenplay or best make up. At least I’m hoping. But yeah horror is always skipped at the Oscar’s. Maybe Demi can avenge Toni Colette not getting one from hereditary

[@garycambridge5513]

True - horror movies don’t get any recognition unless there are woke elements to it ( get out )

[@Anna54181]

Masterpiece ❤❤

[@哥坤-s7o]

This is the best body horror movie since The Fly. Even In the age of digital CGI and AI, nothing makes a more impactful presence than practical effects. I am so glad the crew decides to adopt practical effects over fake digital. It really does makes a difference.

[@mehdigeek]

instant classic!!

[@franciaaguilar1568]

I just saw this fim here on mexico city and the whole theare was pack!!!! it was crazy to experience with everyone and even the people who worked there like people from the cleaning stuff and the end of the film there were also talking about !!!! it was crazy

[@AnilKumar-xl2te]

The cast and crew of this movie should not accept any award. The biggest award is the change in people’s perception of women’s body.

[@paneenart1129]

Demi should be nominated

[@phaedrus7971]

As I was watching this I couldn’t help but think of my other favorite relatively recent film, Infinity Pool. That film must have inspired this. Also, Dennis Quaid was wonderful in the film. I’d like to see him get more props.

[@deerheart87]

I agree he was bloody fantastic

[@makeupandmore7]

I knew it reminded me of something but I couldn't put a finger on it, its totally infinity pool.

[@TheBman1023]

10/10 movie

[@MrBooone]

this movie was AMAZING

[@RaquelNascimento-py5mm]

❤

[@TamantaThomas]

From my point of view the movie started of so good but they lost the story at the end but other than that they are wonderful ladies thumbs up

[@begzog]

I agree but its portraying literraly how absurd and self destructive narcissism can be. I feel sorry for her but look at what Madonna made to herself. So violent, gross, inapprehensible

[@jastking]

This dude doesn’t let them finish answering 😒

[@paulgerhard5170]

Dark comedic for a feminist film

[@ajnakana460]

Why did you shoot it from this angle, over their shoulders, rather than facing them - we can only see the host ; not this incredible creative team ! Was especially looking forward to see the triumph pf Coralie Fargeat on the stage.

[@darrynjm1971]

Let them sit down ffs.

[@kotbulka-u4q]

молодцы отличная игра идея и режиссура

[@thelifestylish]

UPLOAD THE REST

[@thelifestylish]

Where’s we live in time

[@yashiro3568]

Okay, so revenge was about externalized violence against women, and now the substance is how women could be violent with themselves internally.. genius

[@yashiro3568]

and sad. i hope we learn from these to treat others and ourselves kindly

[@rumham7466]

Great movies and storytelling and mostly shots

[@zacharyculleton7565]

Anyone have the intro?

[@azes6209]

13:30 because they are ONE

[@nadnad4413]

Give them chairs

[@thomasmoroney1079]

Terrible camera angle

[@kaneko269]

I returned to this after I vomited

[@winterramos4527]

I actually thought the film had great potential and was eye catching up to like 20min...it turned into "The Fly" lol but i really did enjoy it...i just think the last 20-30 should've been been re-written

[@BrandonToy]

Oh heck no. That was the craziest, over the top ending I’ve seen in years. The only movie I can think of that has a similar vibe to this in many ways is American Paycho, which is my all time favorite movie.

[@CasioOnAPlasticBeach]

that ending was so fucking satisfying. I don’t think there was any other way to write it. The director has said that she wanted the end to be so cartoonish and over the top because she wanted to represent the ridiculousness but also the violence that is behind a woman’s internal conflict with her physical self and the worth she applies to it. Because it’s ridiculous when you break down these beauty standards but it doesn’t stop people from literally slicing off their skin and fat and sucking things out of their body or starving themselves for these standards. The blood pouring out onto everyone in such an overstated silly way was such a beautiful representation of the silliness and horror of it all and that we all have the blood on our hands.

[@winterramos4527]

@@CasioOnAPlasticBeach it was a Carrie and The fly towards the end. I definitely was like "Ahhhhh why" but nonetheless, it was great ..I just disliked the whole ending

[@BrandonToy]

@@CasioOnAPlasticBeach Man, great insight. Honestly, I got it immediately, it I think I was the only one in my theatre that did (there was only like 8 of us and I was the only one laughing). My wife and my daughter certainly did not appreciate it 🤣😂

[@omarkhalid3091]

I need name of the film

[@TIFF]

THE SUBSTANCE

[@attention_shopping]

gg

[@user-ec2zh7sv5d]

Hate this interviewer he's like a parody of the wrong man for this job

[@michelebaratt8403]

the director is dressed like a bds

[@paulgerhard5170]

Noooo you didn’t

[@Im_straight-t4d]

The trailer uses the “come hither” body close ups, that have been exploited by filmmakers for at least a century: same exploitation-different film. The ‘Revenge’ film was simply a pretty girl running around in her underwear - it said less than nothing about rape or about true love.

[@MsTriangle]

I had the same impression

[@ayylmao1658]

You just didn’t get it

[@gavinbatker6691]

What a condescending fool. Trailers are made by marketing departments, have you actually seen the film?

[@Johnfammm]

The body close ups are literally to show the point? Both characters are shown naked, Sure, but for Sue, they wanted to frame for body in a objectifing way, because that's the point, they see her as an object, she is literal eye candy, and the way they shot her body, in and out of the movie, reflects that, unlike when we see Elizabeth, being completely limp on the ground, while the camera makes sure to capture the "flawed" texture of the skin, most of shots of Elizabeth are very "raw" looking, none are meant to frame her body in a flatering way, there's no glamourization of her naked body, and that's also purposeful, It's meant to show contrast on how those two womans are viewed by the world around them, Sue is desired by the industry, while Elizabeth is not, well, at least that's what i got anyway lol

[@CasioOnAPlasticBeach]

I personally felt disgusted over all of the closeups. And after so long it’s just so ridiculous you could laugh. Which is also the point. If you leave the movie just feeling horny, you didn’t get it.

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

genuine lesbians no comment

[@rumham7466]

? You mad at lesbians

[@MiddlePath33]

That tall one is clearly a biological dude.

[@yvettecarrion83610]

Yep😅 that's and man

[@undetected2088]

What are you on about ?

[@TheBretchenShow]

and yet she's not. also who worries about the bodies and biology of strangers?

[@Nreekei]

I think you might be schizophrenic

[@sirheavyhitter]

You know the guy is taller than all three of them without heels right?

[@soulcrusher518]

Oh it's Sue! 😍

[@MisterDevos]

Besides the delusional man hating. It was a very good movie!

[@00Mindi00]

This film is literally about the impacts created BY MEN LIKE YOU. EXPLAIN how the depictions of men in this film are "delusional". Go on. Let everyone in this comment section see it.

[@meganoneil6158]

Such an emotional comment

[@Purplecrocodiles]

I actually think it was one of those feminist ish movies that wasn’t man hating. I mean at the end do the day she really hated herself. The movie really never blamed men. It focused on her own ideas of what it meant to move in the world as someone who hated herself. Pretty unique in that way honestly.

[@Khenfu_Cake]

​​@@Purplecrocodiles Not to mention there was that male nurse/doctor who was also using The Substance, which I saw as being a nod to the fact men can struggle under insane body ideals too (probably more now than ever before due to gym culture and its normalization of PED's). I definitely wouldn't call the film man-hating.

[@OhaiItsLucinda]

There was nothing delusional about it. It was very true to life.