May. 17, 2021|United Kingdom | Belgium | Estonia | Serbia | Sweden|92 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Crime;Drama;Fantasy;Horror;Mystery
Description: “Undergods,” released in 2021, is a visually striking film set in a grim, post-apocalyptic world. The story opens with two scavengers, Z and K, navigating a desolate landscape dominated by Soviet-style tower blocks. During their grim task of collecting corpses, K reveals a recurring dream about a pale-faced man haunting an empty apartment in a distant place. This man, Ron, becomes the focus of the next segment.
Ron lives in a high-end, nearly completed development with his wife, Ruth. Their uneventful life is disrupted when a suspicious stranger shows up at their door, claiming to have locked himself out of an upper-floor apartment. Despite their reservations, they offer him a place to stay.
The narrative then shifts to an unspecified European city, where a greedy businessman named Hans exploits a wild-haired inventor, only to face dire consequences. The film’s recurring themes of ennui, selfishness, and a looming dystopian fate are underscored by a Vangelis-inspired synth score.
The final story mirrors the first, focusing on Rachel and Dominic, whose lives are upended when Rachel’s ex-husband returns unexpectedly from the post-apocalyptic world after 15 years. The film explores dysfunctional relationships and satirical corporate environments, blending parody with surrealist elements.
While its heavy reliance on parody occasionally slows the pacing, the film’s bold visual style and commitment to originality make it a unique cinematic experience. The blend of dystopian themes and dark humor creates a thought-provoking narrative that lingers long after the credits roll.
Cast director: Chino Moya
Cast actor: Johann Myers, Géza Röhrig, Michael Gould, Hayley Carmichael, Ned Dennehy, Patrick Fischler, Khalid Abdalla, Eric Godon, Tanya Reynolds, Tadhg Murphy
Original name: Undergods