"The Beast Is Not to Blame": A Glimmer of Hope for Queer Representation in Latin American Cinema Luis Diego Pérez's coming of age film "The Beast Is Not to Blame" has been generating significant attention, and with good reason.
The story revolves around Iván, a nine year old boy struggling to cope with feelings of loss and isolation within a conservative Latin American household.
On the surface, this is just another tale of a young person navigating their identity, but upon closer examination, it reveals a rich exploration of themes that resonate far beyond the screen.