The Beast in the Jungle
“The story of a man in who's life precisely nothing was to happen...”
Synopsis
Based on the novella by Henry James Beast in the Jungle depicts the enigmatic love story of John Marcher and May Bartram. Their duet around an omnious secret is captured in a style both physical and poetic. Set in a remote countryside mansion the story stretches over a century, spiraling from the Jamesian late 19th century to the global present.
Top Cast
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May
Dane Hurst
John
Julian Nest
The Poet
Claire Johnston
Lady Weatherend
Elisabet Johannesdottir
Sally
Sylvia Camarda
Lyons
Tommy Schlesser
Alfred
Larisa Faber
Lady Swann
Jerome Burelbach
Lord Swann
Jean-Marc André
British Army Officer
Christian Bronchart
British Officer WW2
Joe Gales
Stable Boy
Michaël Kahya
The Waiter
Sophie Langevin
Seamstress
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clara van Gool
- Screenplay & Story
- Clara van Gool, Glyn Maxwell, Henry James
- Original Score
- Jeannot Sanavia
- Original Title
- The Beast in the Jungle
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Luxembourg
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- KeyFilm, Amour Fou Luxembourg
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clara van Gool
Clara van Gool, Glyn Maxwell, Henry James
Jeannot Sanavia
Richard Van Oosterhout
Stefan Kamp
Hans de Wolf, Hanneke Niens, André Fetzer
Department Leadership Roster
Clara van Gool
Director
Stefan Kamp
Editor
Rosie Stapel
Production Design
Hans de Wolf
Producer
Diana van de Vossenberg
Production Design
Richard Van Oosterhout
Director of Photography
Clara van Gool
Writer
Hanneke Niens
Producer
Jeannot Sanavia
Original Music Composer
Glyn Maxwell
Writer
Sophie Van den Keybus
Costume Design
Claude Kongs
Visual Effects Supervisor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beast in the Jungle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beast in the Jungle about?
Based on the novella by Henry James Beast in the Jungle depicts the enigmatic love story of John Marcher and May Bartram. Their duet around an omnious secret is captured in a style both physical and poetic. Set in a remote countryside mansion the story stretches over a century, spiraling from the Jamesian late 19th century to the global present.
Who directed The Beast in the Jungle?
The Beast in the Jungle was directed by Clara van Gool.
Who stars in The Beast in the Jungle?
The principal cast of The Beast in the Jungle includes Sarah Reynolds, Dane Hurst, Julian Nest, Claire Johnston, Elisabet Johannesdottir.
When was The Beast in the Jungle released and how long is it?
The Beast in the Jungle was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beast in the Jungle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beast in the Jungle was composed by Jeannot Sanavia.
Is The Beast in the Jungle based on a book or true story?
The Beast in the Jungle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".