Timothée Chalamet becomes a cannibal in ‘To the Bone’

In the film industry, it is quite common for very strong working relationships to be formed, either between directors and actors, or just between artists, with the result that the chemistry that results from these unions is palpable when watching them on screen. A well-known example is that of Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese, who regularly unite their talents and deliver out-of-this-world productions.

Now joining the list of famous directors’ fetish actors is Timothée Chalamet, whom Luca Guadagnino has found indispensable for his most recent films. On this occasion, they renew their friendship and work ties to deliver a film that combines romance, terror, gore and drama, what if call me by your nameand had a son with Suspiria (both performed by the Sicilian director).

In general terms, the central plot of the film leads us to meet Maren (Taylor Russell), a young woman who has tirelessly moved because her cannibalistic instincts are stronger than her will. Her father, tired of the life they lead for her, forces her to move once more but now completely alone. It is so that the young woman decides to undertake a trip to the place where she was born to try to understand why she has such a different appetite from others.

Along the way he meets Lee (Timothée Chalamet), a homeless drifter who coincidentally shares his taste for eating human flesh. Both embark on a journey through hidden passages and endless roads to try to understand why they feed on the people they love. At the end of their journey, a difficult confrontation awaits them, since it will be the moment to confirm that their love is stronger than their desire to feed on each other.

Knowing Luca’s work, we know we are in for some moving and impressive photography, but knowing that the story focuses on cannibalism, this may not be good news for people with a weak stomach, as it is certainly something that What we will find on the screen is graphic violence and lots of blood. It is not for nothing that the Mexican cinema chain Cinemex decided to give it a C classification, that is, exclusively for people over 18 years of age. But if you are at the right age to witness this magnificent work, you should know that since last December 1 it has been available on the billboard.

In addition, there is always a first time to get out of the routine and to the bone It could be what the hopeless romantic in you was missing. Rest assured that the story between Maren and Lee will make you travel between tenderness and anguish.