Beatriz at Dinner (2017)

Introduction
"Beatriz at Dinner" is a compelling drama from 2017 directed by Miguel Arteta and composed by Mike White. The movie stars Salma Hayek in the titular role, with a supporting cast that includes John Lithgow, Connie Britton, Jay Duplass, Amy Landecker, and Chloë Sevigny. The film runs on both interpersonal and thematic levels, with dignity linking the individual journey of Beatriz with wider problems like social class, environmentalism, and industrialism.

Summaries
Beatriz, a Mexican immigrant and holistic health specialist, lives a modest life in Los Angeles. She works at a cancer treatment center and also performs personal sessions as a massage therapist. She maintains a deep connection to the Earth and carries with her a warm and empathetic spirit.

One day, after an appointment with her wealthy customers, Cathy and Grant, Beatriz's vehicle breaks down at their mansion. Cathy, feeling a sense of insolvency to Beatriz for assisting their daughter recuperate from cancer, invites her to stay for a supper party they are hosting. Unbeknownst to Beatriz, the celebration is for her spouse's business partners and a rather crucial customer named Doug Strutt, a cutthroat, self-satisfied billionaire real estate magnate.

The Dinner Party
The supper starts on an uncomfortable note as Beatriz feels out of place amidst the opulent surroundings and the elitist visitors. Her modest look and demeanor starkly contrast with the materialistic and corporate world of the other guests. As the evening progresses, Beatriz listens to the conversations around her, which are filled with discussions on wealth, power, and property offers.

The plot takes a tense turn as Beatriz and Doug Strutt engage in conversations about the environment, animal rights, and socio-political issues. Beatriz ends up being increasingly upset as she learns more about Strutt's service practices, that include dishonest land advancement, disregard for wildlife, and a basic lack of empathy for the less fortunate. The stress bubbles over when Strutt starts to boast about his latest advancements and hints at being responsible for the destruction of a community Beatriz loves.

Philosophical and Moral Confrontation
As the conversations become conflicts, the movie checks out the clashing viewpoints of Beatriz and Strutt. Beatriz's idealism and care for the natural world contrast dramatically with Strutt's materialism and exploitation. This stress reaches a climax when Beatriz, driven by a mix of anger, alcohol, and desperation, lashes out physically against Strutt. This breach of social etiquette shocks the visitors and works as a manifestation of the simmering conflict in between these various worldviews.

After the initial shock, Beatriz makes an emotional plea, decrying Strutt's harmful actions towards the environment and society. However, her words appear to fall on deaf ears with the exception of Cathy, who displays a hint of compassion. In the end, the visitors resume their superficial lives, unchanged by the encounter.

Conclusion
The movie wraps up with Beatriz leaving the dinner celebration, profoundly affected by the events of the night. She is forced to challenge the reality that her worths are at chances with the dominant mechanics of the world represented by Strutt and the other guests. In the final scenes, Beatriz looks for solace in a meditative moment by the sea, suggesting a return to the natural world that she values, far from the social ills personified by Strutt.

"Beartriz at Dinner" is a thought-provoking and emotionally nuanced film that looks into the intricacies of cross-cultural and socio-economic interactions. It is a poignant reflection on the state of our modern-day society, the departments that separate us, and the ruthless pursuit of profit at the cost of our moral and environmental stability. The film leaves audiences with a sticking around sense of self-questioning about their location within these characteristics and the effect of their options on the world around them.

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