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Poster or artwork — Springen
ENCYCLOPEDIA

THRILLER · COMEDY · Belgium

Springen

1986YEAR105′RUNTIMEJean-Pierre De DeckerDIRECTOR

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.

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CAST

Herbert Flack · Mark Verstraete · Maya van den Broecke · Ingrid De Vos · Ilma De witte · Tine Balder · Carmen Jonckheere · Greta Lens

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

Visie Filmproduktie

IDENTIFIERS

· tt0184915 · TMDB 341585

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