Springen (1986)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1986-03-06
Runtime: 105 minutes
Director: Jean-Pierre De Decker
Top Cast
- Herbert Flack as Axel Woestewey
- Mark Verstraete as Pieter Paul 'Pipo' Himmelsorge
- Maya van den Broecke as Bellina Woestewey
- Ingrid De Vos as Matti
- Ilma De witte as Patricia Haegeman
- Tine Balder as Mevr. Driebergen
- Carmen Jonckheere as Belle
- Greta Lens as Greta Muller
- Alida Neslo as Mena
- Emly Starr as Erika
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