The Father / directed by Florian Zeller ; produced by David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi, Philippe Carcassonne, Christophe Spadone, Simon Friend ; written by Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton.
- France : UCG Distribution, 2020.
- 1 videofile, (ca. 97 mins.) : sound, color.
Having scared off his latest caregiver, Anthony, an ailing octogenarian Londoner gradually succumbing to dementia, feels abandoned when his concerned daughter, Anne, tells him she's moving to Paris. Confused and upset, debilitated by his rapid mental decline and warped perspective, Anthony loses his grip on reality as he struggles to navigate the opaque landscape of the present and past. As a result, fading memories and glimpses of lucidity trigger sudden mood swings, distorting Anthony's surroundings, loved ones, and even time. But why has his younger daughter stopped visiting? And who are the strangers that burst in on Anthony?—Nick Riganas
In English subtitle.
Drama.
Mystery.
F252 2020
Having scared off his latest caregiver, Anthony, an ailing octogenarian Londoner gradually succumbing to dementia, feels abandoned when his concerned daughter, Anne, tells him she's moving to Paris. Confused and upset, debilitated by his rapid mental decline and warped perspective, Anthony loses his grip on reality as he struggles to navigate the opaque landscape of the present and past. As a result, fading memories and glimpses of lucidity trigger sudden mood swings, distorting Anthony's surroundings, loved ones, and even time. But why has his younger daughter stopped visiting? And who are the strangers that burst in on Anthony?—Nick Riganas
In English subtitle.
Drama.
Mystery.
F252 2020