High Life

In the future, a group of criminals is sent on a deep space mission to a black hole, serving as subjects for scientific experimentation. Monte, a death row inmate, must raise his infant daughter alone after the ship's doctor and the other inmates succumb to a mysterious sexual disease. As the ship drifts further into the abyss, Monte grapples with his humanity and the harsh realities of survival.

Claire Denis's 'High Life' received a mixed but generally positive critical reception, praised for its audacious and unconventional approach to science fiction. Critics lauded its unique atmosphere, unsettling themes, and bold visual style, though some found its narrative opaque and its pacing challenging. The performances, particularly from Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche, were frequently highlighted.

• Visually striking and thematically ambitious, offering a unique and unsettling vision of space exploration.

• Features strong performances, particularly from its lead actors, who navigate the film's challenging material with conviction.

• While intellectually stimulating and daring, the film's abstract narrative and bleak tone can be alienating for some viewers.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that 'High Life' is appreciated for its distinctive artistic vision and thought-provoking themes, with many finding it a memorable and unique cinematic experience. However, some viewers found the film's disturbing content and ambiguous storytelling to be divisive, leading to a less universally positive reception among the general public.

Nominated for the Golden Bear at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.

The film was originally conceived by Claire Denis in the early 2000s, but faced numerous production delays and financing issues before finally being released in 2018.