To simply label this film a documentary would be wrong – equally 'fiction' or 'film-essay' does not quite hit the mark. One thing is certain: we are in a safari park and we see animals. Or we see animals watching us watching them. BESTIARY is a captivating contemplation of the observer and the observed, of those who are captives and those who believe to be free. Stunning cinematography and supremely manipulative sound design turn this film into a multi-layered philosophical (if you want) visual experience or a bestiary picture book. Denis Côté considers each new film he makes a revolt against his previous one – but, nonetheless, there is a fine line connecting his body of work (DRIFTING STATES, OUR PRIVATE LIVES, ALL THAT SHE WANTS, CARCASSES): a subtle, dark undercurrent flows through them, punctured by drops of light humour, all marked by an extreme confidence in creating his very own cinematic language.

“….it’s as tactfully thought-provoking a film as you’re likely to see this year” – Screen International

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