The Beast of Beauty(2003)

The Beast of Beauty is a Norwegian film that explores the dark side of vanity through the eyes of two young girls. When Lotte and her father move in with Kristin, a former beauty queen, and her daughter Vendela, the household becomes consumed by competition and appearance. Kristin pushes Vendela relentlessly toward winning the Little Miss Norway pageant, and both girls become increasingly obsessed with their looks. When Lotte enters the contest herself, the film takes a chilling turn, revealing how dangerous unchecked vanity can become. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the pressures placed on children in beauty culture and the psychological toll of constant judgment based on appearance.