Springen

Springen (1986)

Springen (Jumping) is an absurdist comedy set inside 'Sempa Vivax', an exclusive and highly unusual retirement home housed in a castle.The facility caters specifically to wealthy elderly residents, offering them the unique opportunity to fully realize their wildest, final fantasies and unfulfilled dreams. Under the guidance of the home's eccentric staff, the residents engage in bizarre and extravagant activities, which range from reenacting passionate past romances to staging a simulated atomic war for entertainment.The narrative unfolds through the various subplots of these residents as they navigate their surreal daily lives, attempting to escape the realities of old age and mortality through illusion and play. The story explores the chaotic dynamics between the elderly elite, their families, and the staff members who facilitate their increasingly elaborate delusions.

Date of release
1986-03-06
TMDB
4.5 / 10 (8)
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Thriller, Comedy
Director
Jean-Pierre De Decker

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

Jumping is a 1986 Belgian comedy film directed by Jean-Pierre De Decker. The film was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 59th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

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