Chrysalis is a French sci-fi film that explores the ethical and moral implications of using advanced medical technology to manipulate memories and dreams. The movie is set in 2020 Paris, where a renowned surgeon named Jeanne Renoir (played by Marthe Keller) is working on a top-secret project that involves creating a serum that can induce rapid healing and regeneration in human tissue. When Jeanne gets into a car accident with her daughter, Melissa (played by Melanie Thierry), she uses the serum to save her daughter's life, but in the process, she alters Melissa's memories and dreams.
Melissa wakes up from the accident with no recollection of what happened to her and a strange sense of déjà vu. As she starts to piece together the fragments of her past, Melissa realizes that her memories and dreams are not entirely her own. She begins to experience strange and vivid dreams that take her on a journey through her subconscious mind. With the help of a detective named David Hoffman (played by Albert Dupontel), Melissa sets out to uncover the truth behind her mother's experiments and the dark secrets that lie hidden in her own mind.
Chrysalis is a visually stunning and thought-provoking sci-fi film that explores the complex relationship between memory, identity, and technology. The movie raises important questions about the ethical implications of using advanced medical technology to manipulate the human mind and the consequences that can arise from such actions. The film also features excellent performances from its lead actors and a hauntingly beautiful score by composer Guy Farley.