The Father is a compelling psychological drama that examines memory, identity, and the frailty of human perception. Olivia Colman plays Anne, while Anthony Hopkins plays Anthony.
Movie Release Date and Where yo watch?
On January 27, 2020, The Father had its Sundance Film Festival debut. On June 11, 2021, it was released in theaters. Amazon Prime Video is now hosting the movie’s premiere.
Storyline
Dementia, aging, the subjective perception of time, and the intricate relationships between family and caregivers are all topics covered in The Father. It focuses especially on the emotional and psychological challenges faced by a father who has Alzheimer’s.
The story of The Father centers on an elderly man named Anthony who suffers from dementia and grows increasingly confused. As his memories and sense of time deteriorate and his apartment’s surroundings shift mysteriously, he begins to question reality and relationships. As his anxious daughter, Anne, tries to help him and with her impending move to Paris, the story is told from his fractured, intimate point of view, letting the spectator experience his anguish and confusion as he clings to familiar items, like his watch.
Cast
Actor/Actress | Role |
Anthony Hopkins | Anthony |
Olivia Colman | Anne |
Rufus Sewell | Paul |
Olivia Williams | The Woman |
Imogen Poots | Laura |
Mark Gatiss | The Man |
Ayesha Dharker | Dr Sarai |
Director
Florian Zeller, who co-wrote the screenplay with Christopher Hampton, is the film’s director.
Florian Zeller’s play Le Père served as the inspiration for the movie. Under the auspices of F comme Film, Trademark Films, Ciné-@, Les Films du Cru, and AG Studios, David Parfitt, Simon Friend, Christophe Spadone, Philippe Carcassonne, and Jean-Louis Livi are producing it.
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