Anthony is 80, mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the care that his daughter, Anne, encouragingly introduces. Yet help is also becoming a necessity for Anne; she can’t make daily visits anymore and Anthony’s grip on reality is unravelling. As we experience the ebb and flow of his memory, how much of his own identity and past can Anthony cling to? How does Anne cope as she grieves the loss of her father, while he still lives and breathes before her?
Anthony is 80, mischievous, living defiantly alone and rejecting the care that his daughter, Anne, encouragingly introduces. Yet help is also becoming a necessity for Anne; she can’t make daily visits anymore and Anthony’s grip on reality is unravelling. As we experience the ebb and flow of his memory, how much of his own identity and past can Anthony cling to? How does Anne cope as she grieves the loss of her father, while he still lives and breathes before her?
“Anthony Hopkins is stunning. Florian Zeller makes his auspicious debut as a feature-film director.”
Variety
“Entrancingly different – brought to life by a handful of brilliant performances and some very impressive sleight-of-hand.”
Indiewire
“Sharp and teasingly diabolical. A stupendous performance from Anthony Hopkins.”
Hollywood Reporter
Oscar winner
Best Actor in a Leading Role - Anthony Hopkins; Best Adapted Screenplay
Oscar nominee
Best Picture; Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Olivia Colman; Best Film Editing; Best Production Design
Golden Globe nominee
Best Motion Picture - Drama; Best Screenplay - Motion Picture; Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama, Anthony Hopkins; Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Olivia Colman