The Elderly (film)
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- Raúl Cerezo
- Fernando González Gómez
- Raúl Cerezo
- Javier Trigales
- Rubén Sánchez Trigos
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| Spanish | Viejos |
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| Produced by | José Luis Rancaño |
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| Cinematography | Ignacio Aguilar |
| Edited by | José Manuel Jiménez |
| Music by | Eneko Vadillo |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
The Elderly (Spanish: Viejos) is a 2022 Spanish elderly-themed horror film directed by Raúl Cerezo and Fernando González Gómez which stars Zorion Eguileor, Gustavo Salmerón, Paula Gallego, and Irene Anula.
Set in Madrid during a heat wave, the plot follows the strange behaviour displayed by elderly people, focusing on the deterioration of octogenarian Manuel in the wake of his wife Rosa's suicide and the actions of Manuel's family (son Mario, daughter-in-law Lena, and granddaughter Naia), otherwise at odds vis-à-vis the prospect of welcoming him.[1][2][3]
Cast
- Zorion Eguileor as Manuel[4]
- Gustavo Salmerón as Mario[4]
- Irene Anula as Lena[4]
- Paula Gallego as Naia[4]
- Ángela López Gamonal as Rosa[5]
Production
The screenplay was penned by Raúl Cerezo, Javier Trigales, and Rubén Sánchez Trigos.[6] A Person's Films, La Dalia Films and Antídoto Films production, the film had the collaboration of Gobierno de Navarra and Navarra Film Commission and support from Ayuntamiento de Madrid.[6] Shooting locations included Madrid and Navarre.[3]
Release
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The film made its world premiere at the Montreal-based Fantasia International Film Festival on 16 July 2022.[6] It was set to have its US premiere at the Austin-based Fantastic Fest in September 2022.[7] It was set to land its European premiere at the 55th Sitges Film Festival in October 2022.[8]