Set in a dystopian future where the human body has evolved to adapt to a new environment, Crimes of the Future delves into a world where people experience accelerated and bizarre changes in their physiology. The film follows Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen), a renowned performance artist who undergoes dramatic and disturbing biological mutations. He and his partner, Caprice (Léa Seydoux), showcase these mutations in their art performances, which have become increasingly popular and controversial.

The society depicted in the film is marked by a disturbing normalization of bodily transformation, where new organs and bodily functions are emerging as part of human evolution. Tenser’s condition and art attract the attention of both the public and a shadowy government organization interested in controlling and exploiting these changes.

As Tenser’s condition worsens and his performances become more extreme, the film explores themes of identity, the nature of art, and the relationship between the body and technology. The narrative also touches on the ethical and existential questions posed by such radical changes to the human form.