(2022)2022 - Vesper

Set in a "New Dark Age" following a total ecological collapse, the story follows 13-year-old Vesper (Raffiella Chapman), a gifted biohacker living in a toxic wasteland. While the wealthy elite hide away in high-tech "Citadels," Vesper scavenges the forest and cares for her paralyzed father, Darius (Richard Brake), who communicates through a floating, painted-face drone.

Vesper’s life takes a turn when she rescues Camellia (Rosy McEwen), a mysterious woman from the Citadel whose ship has crashed. Their meeting offers Vesper a chance to unlock the "genetically locked" seeds controlled by the Citadels—potentially ending the global famine. However, she must also contend with her cruel uncle, Jonas (Eddie Marsan), who trades the blood of local orphans for Citadel favors. Vesper (2022) Vesper (2022)2022

Released in late 2022, Vesper (also known as Vesper Chronicles ) is a Lithuanian-French-Belgian co-production directed by Kristina Buožytė and Bruno Samper. It is an ambitious "biopunk" fairy tale that stands out for its imaginative world-building and tactile visual effects, despite its relatively modest $5.5 million budget. Set in a "New Dark Age" following a