El Nido Vacˆ‚o

El Nido Vacío (The Empty Nest) (15)

A delightful comedy for anyone whose children have left home

Director: Daniel Burman
Starring: Oscar Martínez, Cecilia Roth, Inés Efron
Argentina/Spain/France/Italy, 2008, 1 hour 31 minutes, subtitles

Sun 29 March 6.15pm - The Courtyard Hereford

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An delicate, amusing confection, sophisticated, humane and full of insight into family life. The sense of loss, the need for renewal, the attractions of adultery - all the symptoms of Empty Nest Syndrome - are beautifully captured and gently mocked. The script cleverly contrasts the reaction of Martha, who throws herself into a new social life when their daughter leaves home, and that of her husband Leonardo, a successful writer reluctant to change, who is caught between his fantasies and the reality of comfortable middle-age. Funny, touching and wise, this will surely bring a smile of recognition to anyone whose children have left home.

Winner Best Actor & Best Cinematography Awards
San Sebastian International Film Festival 2008

English premiere

External Links: Official Site (in Spanish) / San Sebastian Film Festival entry