(R)Evolutie 2021
Set in a waterlogged Netherlands of 2040, Servé Hermans' darkly comic thriller (R)Evolutie imagines Limburg as the last dry refuge where survival has curdled into something eerily clinical.
Director: Servé Hermans
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is (R)Evolutie (2021) about?
(R)Evolutie paints 2040's Netherlands as a waterlogged sanctuary where genetic engineering and AI run daily life. Dr. Frank sells tailor-made babies while the omniscient Alecto steers every personal decision—until the system's chilling logic starts to crack.
Who directed (R)Evolutie?
(R)Evolutie was directed by Servé Hermans, a filmmaker blending sharp satire with sci-fi tinges.
Who stars in (R)Evolutie?
The film features Angela Schijf, Anniek Pheifer, Bruno Vanden Broecke, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, and Michiel Blankwaardt in its core ensemble.
Is (R)Evolutie (2021) worth watching?
Though IMDb lacks a rating, this 84-minute Dutch dark comedy delivers tight satire and standout performances that make it a solid watch for fans of offbeat, near-future tales. Its mix of humor and unsettling truths lingers long after the credits roll.
How long is (R)Evolutie?
(R)Evolutie runs 84 minutes.
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About (R)Evolutie (2021) — Dutch comedy imagines parenthood by algorithm in a flooded future
Set in a waterlogged Netherlands of 2040, Servé Hermans' darkly comic thriller (R)Evolutie imagines Limburg as the last dry refuge where survival has curdled into something eerily clinical. Doctor Frank, a gene-hawker played by Bruno Vanden Broecke, peddles designer babies with flawless DNA, while Angela Schijf's Alecto—an all-seeing AI—whispers life choices straight into citizens' ears. The satire cuts deep: love is an algorithm, parenthood is a spreadsheet, and every sip of coffee is double-checked by a machine. Between rising tides and rising expectations, the film balances deadpan absurdity with the creeping dread of a society outsourcing its heart to code.
The result is a slick, 84-minute Dutch comedy that asks whether perfection is worth the price of humanity. With its neon-drenched visuals and sharply timed performances from Anniek Pheifer, Jeroen van Koningsbrugge, and Michiel Blankwaardt, (R)Evolutie is less a forecast and more a funhouse-mirror glimpse of tomorrow's parenting clinics and AI therapists.