Rating
M18 Disturbing Scenes and Nudity
Language
English - subtitles to be advised
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Director
David Cronenberg
Cast
Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart, Scott Speedman, Welket Bungué, Don McKellar, Yorgos Pirpassopoulos, Tanaya Beatty, Nadia Litz, Lihi Kornowski, Denise Capezza
Synopsis
CRIMES OF THE FUTURE takes a deep dive into the not-so-distant future where human kind is learning to adapt to its synthetic surroundings. This evolution moves humans beyond their natural state and into a metamorphosis, altering their biological makeup. While some embrace the limitless potential of transhumanism, others attempt to control it. Either way, in this perfectly crafted Cronenberg world, “Accelerated Evolution Syndrome” is spreading fast.
Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) is a beloved performance artist who has embraced Accelerated Evolution Syndrome sprouting new and unexpected organs in his body. Along with his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), Saul has turned the removal of these organs into a spectacle for his loyal followers to marvel at in real time theatre. Soon, Saul is forced to consider what would be his most shocking performance of all.