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THE ELDERLY

by Raúl Cerezo, Fernando González Gómez

synopsis

Elderly Manuel’s world falls apart when Rosa, his wife of decades, suddenly commits suicide. The shock and grief are so consuming that it triggers an onset of dementia. Unable to live with checking him into an institution, his son, Mario, takes him home to live with his young family. This despite Manuel’s newfound inclinations towards sudden outbursts of violence and inexplicable behaviour that puts everyone in danger. Unbeknownst to the family, already struggling to cope with this disturbing new living situation, Manuel has also taken to cutting himself. Among… other things. An unspeakable series of paranormal happenings begin to unfold.

international title: The Elderly
original title: Viejos
country: Spain
sales agent: Filmax
year: 2022
genre: fiction
directed by: Raúl Cerezo, Fernando González Gómez
film run: 96'
screenplay: Raúl Cerezo, Javier Trigales, Rubén Sánchez Trigos
cast: Zorion Eguileor, Gustavo Salmerón, Paula Gallego, Irene Anula, Ángela López Gamonal, Juan Acedo
cinematography by: Ignacio Aguilar
film editing: José Manuel Jiménez
music: Eneko Vadillo
producer: José Luis Rancaño
production: Persons Films, La Dalia Films, Antídoto Films
distributor: Filmax

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