Crimes of the Future
A movie of great formal elegance, mordant wit, pleasurably heady ideas and unexpected tenderness.
Crimes of the Future
As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen), celebrity performance artist, publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. Timlin (Kristen Stewart), an investigator from the National Organ Registry, obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed… Their mission – to use Saul’s notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution.
Genre
Drama,
Horror,
Sci-Fi
Runtime
107
Language
English
Director
David Cronenberg
Writer(s)
David Cronenberg
Cast
Viggo Mortensen,
Léa Seydoux,
Kristen Stewart,
Scott Speedman
Awards:
Nominee, Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival
FEATURED REVIEW
Alonso Duralde, TheWrap
It’s hard to say whether or not “Crimes of the Future” will be David Cronenberg’s final film — never believe a director who says they’re quitting — but it definitely feels like a closing argument, one that both reaffirms the filmmaker’s favorite themes and stylistic choices while also reflecting a ...
Played at
Claremont 5 6.03.22 - 6.16.22
NoHo 7 6.03.22 - 6.23.22
Glendale 6.03.22 - 6.16.22
Newhall 6.03.22 - 6.16.22
Playhouse 7 6.03.22 - 6.16.22
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