Animale

Set in the Camargue region of France, this story follows Nejma, a young woman who trains intensely to succeed in a local bullfighting competition. Following an attack after a celebration, she experiences unsettling physical and mental transformations. Meanwhile, the local community becomes terrified by reports of a wild bull on the loose that is killing young men and causing several disappearances.

Directed by Emma Benestan, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Julie Debiton and Vincent Le Port, the film is a Belgian and French co-production. The cast is led by Oulaya Amamra in the role of Nejma, appearing alongside Damien Rebattel, Vivien Rodriguez, and Claude Chaballier. The production was supported by companies including Wild Bunch and France 3 Cinéma, with a budget of 4 million USD.

The movie has received a moderate reception from audiences. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 5.7/10 based on 696 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 6.1/10 from 56 votes.