At the Paris premiere of The Substance at the Cinémathèque, Demi Moore denounced Hollywood’s obsession with youth and beauty. The provocative film by Coralie Fargeat could mark Moore’s path to the Oscars, with American critics suggesting it as her potential awards contender.
“Americans are really uptight!” exclaimed Demi Moore at the Paris premiere of The Substance, a daring horror film that critiques society's obsession with beauty and youth.
“America is built on puritanism,” the actress said during a presentation at the Cinémathèque, where the film, set to release this Wednesday, November 6, tackles Hollywood’s rigid standards of modesty. “In general, sexuality is still taboo. There’s so much fear around the body in America, which I never understood,” she continued.
At 61, Moore stars in The Substance, directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat. The film has captured the attention of American critics, who believe it could serve as Demi Moore’s ticket to the Oscars.
“I want cinema to stop portraying women as objects. These outdated, worn-out clichés need to go,” said Demi Moore, who rose to fame in Ghost with Patrick Swayze and starred in Indecent Proposal with Robert Redford, as well as G.I. Jane.
Awarded Best Screenplay at Cannes, The Substance follows Demi Moore as a former fitness star battling societal pressures to “age gracefully” while maintaining a youthful appearance.
The actress shared that she was drawn to the film for its themes of “being an aging actress in the industry” and the “harsh standards women impose on themselves.”
The Hollywood star, who filmed The Substance in France before presenting it at Cannes, also had a playful moment at the event, mentioning her dog, a tiny favorite among photographers.
“His name is Pilaf the Little Mouse. He weighs just 700 grams and is easy to carry!” she joked. “He’s been to Paris 17 times, so he’s more comfortable in French than I am!”
With AFP
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