Comme des bêtes is a criminal investigation set in the heart of the mountains. It follows the story of an extraordinary man whose fate is both wondrous and tragic — a modern-day Tarzan. This powerful, moving tale explores our relationship with the animal world, life on the margins of society and the place of women.
In an isolated mountain village, a path leads to an old barn where Mariette lives with her son, nicknamed “the Bear”. Mute and frightened of people, he nevertheless has a remarkable ability to communicate with animals.
One day, a lost hiker discovers a little girl near a cave. What is this child doing alone in the middle of a hostile wilderness? The alarm is raised. The police arrive, capture the Bear and lock him away, treating him like a dangerous beast.
Based on the novel by Violaine Bérot
La Cigalière - Parc de la Cigalière - 34410 Sérignan
