Things to Come

• Drama
• Science Fiction

Across a century ravaged by ceaseless warfare and subsequent plague, *Things to Come* presents a starkly envisioned future where civilization collapses into barbarism before being rebuilt under a coldly rational, technologically driven state. Unlike typical dystopian narratives focused on rebellion, this film centers on a scientist’s unwavering dedication to progress, even as he witnesses devastating loss and the dissolution of familiar societal structures. The black and white aesthetic underscores a sense of detached observation, charting the cyclical nature of destruction and renewal—from aerial bombardment to ambitious space travel—with a surprising lack of sentimentalism. The emotional core resides not in personal heroism, but in the pragmatic, almost clinical acceptance of immense change and the long, arduous path of rebuilding, offering a uniquely contemplative experience within the science fiction genre.