David Cronenberg's 'The Shrouds' Explores Grief Through Futuristic Tech

The film, featuring Vincent Cassel and Diane Kruger, delves into a widower's obsession with monitoring his deceased wife via advanced technology.

Cronenberg's personal loss inspired the film's dark, sardonic narrative.
Vincent Cassel plays Karsh, a tech mogul who invents a device to watch his wife decompose.
Diane Kruger portrays dual roles, adding emotional depth to the story.
The film raises ethical questions about technology's role in the grieving process.
'The Shrouds' premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and is seeking U.S. distribution.