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Springen

1986 1 hour 45 minutes
48/100

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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.

Released

6th March 1986

40 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 45 minutes

Finishes at 5:08pm

Ratings and awards

1 nomination

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    5/10

  • TMDb Logo

    45%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    48%

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Directed by

Jean-Pierre De Decker

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Written by

Jean-Pierre De Decker, Stijn Coninx, Fernand Auwera

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