Paris 70 (2023)

Directed by

Daniel Feixas Roca

Genre

short film, drama film

Country

Spain

Runtime

15 min

Rating

7.5 of 10 from 2 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A son cares for his mother who has Alzheimer's disease. His commitment and patience are tested by the daily struggles of her condition.

poignantintimateemotionalrestrainedsombertenderheartfelt

What happens

Paris 70 is a 2023 Spanish short film produced and directed by Dani Feixas and written by Nach Solís. Starring Luisa Gavasa, Alain Hernández and Neus Asensi, it is about mother-son relationship. Jan, the son takes care of his mother Angela, who has Alzheimer's disease, which tests his commitment and resistance. It premiered on 31 March 2023 at the Skyline Film Festival. It is also available on YouTube for a limited time. The film has garnered 150 awards and 190 official international selections. It was also nominated for a Spanish Academy Goya and received an honorable mention at the Cleveland International Film Festival, making its international debut at Indiana's Heartland International Film Festival. Additionally, the film has created an alternative circuit, with over 80 screenings at Alzheimer's associations, foundations, hospitals, and conferences throughout Spain. In December 2024, it was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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