One of the most striking aspects of Le Bête is its use of the gaze to explore female desire. The film's protagonist, Lise, is depicted as a strong-willed and independent individual, yet she is also subject to the objectifying gaze of the men around her. Corsini uses a range of cinematic techniques, including close-ups and point-of-view shots, to convey the ways in which Lise is seen and perceived by others. For example, in one scene, Lise is shown walking through a field, her body framed by the camera in a way that emphasizes her sensuality and vulnerability.
The film strips away the polished facade of the nobility. While the Romualod family attempts to maintain an air of sophistication, their desperate financial greed and hidden perversions reveal them to be far more corrupt than the literal beast in the woods. le bete 1975