“A mind-bending thriller about the future of humanity — and the illusions we refuse to see.”
LOGLINE
When an artificial intelligence discovers that the human brain is the greatest threat to humanity, it proposes a radical pact to save the species.
SYNOPSIS
In a collapsing world ravaged by wars and environmental disasters, Dr. Noah — a brilliant yet disillusioned neuroscientist — uncovers a shocking truth: the greatest threat to humanity isn’t external, but internal — the human brain itself.
IRENE, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence, reveals that the brain is structurally incapable of perceiving its own illusions about identity and truth. She proposes a radical new pact: abandon rigid beliefs in favor of flexible, functional, and cooperative truths.
As Noah embraces this vision, he becomes a beacon for change. But the world responds with fear, violence, and denial. Now, Noah must risk everything to guide humanity across the threshold between extinction and evolution.
Inspired by an original existential theory about the brain’s self-generated illusions, VÉU subverts the classic sci-fi narrative: here, the artificial intelligence doesn’t seek domination — it fights to save us from our own self-destructive perceptions.
Details
Visual/Stylistic References:
Ex Machina (A24) – Academy Award winner for Best Visual Effects
Her (Warner Bros.) – Academy Award nominee for Best Picture
Under The Skin (A24)
Format: Feature Film
Genre: Indie Sci-fi – A thought-provoking sci-fi thriller blending action, philosophy, and emotional depth in a story of urgent contemporary relevance.
Duration: 100 min
Budget: R$15 million (~USD $3M)
Writer, Director & Producer: Marcus Ligocki Jr.