Evolution

Synopsis

Nicolas is a boy living on a remote island set in the future, or
another planet – or is it a dream? His village consists of
white-painted houses located above the sea with a volcanic rock and
black sand coastline, populated by young women and boys all of a
similar age to Nicolas. Whilst swimming, Nicolas makes a discovery
in the ocean, which is shrugged off by his mother, who, like all the
women in the town has tied-back hair, is pale and wears a simple
thin beige dress. Nicolas is curious, thinks that he is being lied to
and starts to explore his environment, witnessing some unsettling
scenes. He then finds himself taken to a hospital-like building where
he, along with the others, undergoes a series of medical procedures
by the women, dressed as nurses. He is befriended by one nurse,
who becomes instrumental in the film’s denouement. The film is not
easy to categorise; it is not only enigmatic but beautifully filmed with
deeply poetic imagery. It reflects the fear of the unknown.