Directed by:
Xavier BermúdezScreenplay:
Xavier BermúdezCinematography:
Alfonso SanzComposer:
Coché VillanuevaCast:
Ernesto Chao, Nerea Barros, Manuel Cortez, Marta Larralde, Sergio Quintana, María Tasende, Xosé Manuel Olveira 'Pico', Manolo CortésPlots(1)
A story of true love inspired by real events. Alfredo, a doctor, had his deceased young wife cryogenically frozen many years ago, convinced that one day science would be able to bring her back to life. The dedication with which the protagonist cares for this “domestic grave” becomes the basis for the portrayal of an intriguing individual, clearly eccentric, but admirable in his moral integrity. The narrative flows in a spirit of melancholy, in harmony with the changing seasons and the nostalgia of the central character. Yet there are moments of gentle humour as well, particularly in the scenes where Alfredo projects old family photographs in which his beloved Amalia flaunts her beauty. Light irony also underlies the depiction of the doctor’s daily life, with images reflecting his ambivalent relationship towards his housekeeper and nurse Corona and towards his son, who is the exact opposite of his father, yet they understand one another. Without resorting to dramatic plot twists, the film probes the hidden layers of human relationships and also explores issues of aging and passing. (Karlovy Vary International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Ernesto Chao
Spain
Best movies:
Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) (series)
Cocaine Coast (2018) (series)
The Value of Time (2013)
Nerea Barros
Best movies:
Bitter Daisies (2018) (series)
Marshland (2014)
The Value of Time (2013)
Manuel Cortez
West Germany
Best movies:
Do Fish Do It? (2002)
Mein Freund aus Faro (2008)
The Value of Time (2013)
Marta Larralde
Spain
Best movies:
The Sea Inside (2004)
Cocaine Coast (2018) (series)
Gran Hotel (2011) (series)
Sergio Quintana
Portugal
Best movies:
The Value of Time (2013)
The Island of Lies (2020)
María Tasende
Spain
Best movies:
The Value of Time (2013)
Chef's Special (2008)
Xosé Manuel Olveira 'Pico'
Spain
Best movies:
The Sea Inside (2004)
Cell 211 (2009)
The Apostle (2012)
Manolo Cortés
Spain
Best movies:
The Ministry of Time (2015) (series)
Bitter Daisies (2018) (series)
Gran Hotel (2011) (series)