Paris, Nov. 2, 2024 — Demi Moore is set to be honored with a career tribute by the French Cinematheque in Paris on November 5, ahead of the French release of her latest critically acclaimed film, The Substance.
Directed by Coralie Fargeat, the film has already garnered significant praise for Moore’s performance, which many critics are calling Oscar-worthy.
This tribute event, co-hosted by the French Cinematheque, Mubi, and Metropolitan FilmExport, will feature a day-long retrospective celebrating Moore’s expansive career and her latest milestone role in The Substance.
The Substance, a bold and gripping feminist body-horror film, casts Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former daytime TV host who resorts to a black-market drug to rejuvenate herself, only to face nightmarish consequences.
The film has been celebrated for its daring approach to themes of identity, aging, and self-worth, with Moore’s portrayal described as both raw and powerful.
Her transformation in the film has sparked conversations around Hollywood’s evolving portrayal of women in complex, often challenging roles.
This career tribute highlights Moore’s journey from her iconic roles in films like Ghost and G.I. Jane to her evolution into the kind of powerhouse character seen in The Substance.
The tribute aligns with Moore’s return to the forefront of Hollywood, where she has consistently pushed boundaries, embracing roles that challenge societal expectations of women and aging.
For this reason, the French Cinematheque’s tribute is particularly meaningful, recognizing Moore as an artist whose work transcends traditional limits of genre and gender.
Mubi, the global arthouse distributor and streaming platform, has been instrumental in the film’s international success.
The platform, known for championing bold, auteur-driven films, secured The Substance for worldwide release and achieved significant success in territories such as the U.S., U.K., Latin America, and Germany.
Since its premiere on September 20, the film has grossed $53.6 million globally, with $14.5 million generated in North America alone.
It stands as Mubi’s highest-grossing film to date, underscoring the rising popularity of Moore’s latest role and the public’s response to Fargeat’s visionary direction.
The collaboration between Mubi, the French Cinematheque, and Metropolitan FilmExport reflects a shared commitment to delivering boundary-pushing cinema to a wide audience.
As part of this commitment, Mubi has orchestrated an extensive theatrical release, offering viewers the chance to experience the full impact of The Substance on the big screen.
The film’s French release, scheduled to follow the Cinematheque tribute, is expected to draw significant attention from local audiences and critics.
With Moore’s performance in The Substance already receiving Oscar buzz, the French Cinematheque’s tribute could signal the beginning of a successful awards season run for the veteran actress.
For Moore, the role represents yet another high point in her career, affirming her ability to continually reinvent herself and defy expectations.
As she prepares to be honored in Paris, fans and critics alike are eager to see how this latest chapter in her career unfolds.
