In 'Gentle Monster,' a pervert's normality is the horrifying factor

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published November 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Léa Seydoux {LEH-ah seh-DOO} about her new film "Gentle Monster," in which she plays a concert pianist whose life falls apart after her husband is accused of a crime.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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