The film explores the friction between "locals" and "foreigners." While Antoine and Olga try to integrate, they are ultimately viewed as invaders. The locals speak Galician among themselves, a linguistic barrier that adds to Antoine's isolation. Sorogoyen critiques the dark side of rural communities: a mentality of "us versus them" that can turn neighborly disputes into blood feuds.
The turbines were to be planted on the hill known as A Besta —The Beast. For the villagers, the turbines meant salvation: a payout, a future for their children who had all fled to Vigo or Madrid. For Antoine, they meant the death of the wild, the industrial scar on the last breathing lung of the mountain. as bestas rodrigo sorogoyen
Sorogoyen abandons jump scares for "landscape terror." You will find yourself holding your breath during scenes of people simply walking down a dirt road, because you know the beasts are hiding behind the trees. The film explores the friction between "locals" and
The ensemble cast, comprising seasoned actors such as José Coronado, Antonio Velázquez, and Luis Zahera, deliver performances that are at once raw and refined. As the narrative spirals out of control, the actors skillfully convey the escalating tensions and emotions, imbuing their characters with a palpable sense of vulnerability. The turbines were to be planted on the
"As Bestas" premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and Sorogoyen's masterful direction.