The Imminent Age / L'Edat Imminent
Bruno's (18) life is increasingly limited by the growing dependence of his grandmother Natividad (86), the only family he has ever known. When the opportunity to take her to a nursing home arises, both will have to deal with a decision they had not allowed themselves to consider before.
Directed by a collective of young Catalan filmmakers, The Imminent Age is conceived as a dialogue between generations, balancing the implicit seriousness of its subject with touches of humour. In the filmmakers’ words, “we are raised to become independent, live our own lives and learn to take care of ourselves. But on our way to that goal, we must confront the fact our grandparents need caring for again, with the sense of uselessness it can bring them. The Imminent Age is a letter to our parents, grandparents, caregivers. A story about taking care of the ones who have taken care of us. (…) It is about love and what it means to grow up.” This sincerity is so palpable and powerful, it makes The Imminent Age linger in your mind long after discovering it on the big screen.
This screening features a special message from the filmmakers for the Cork audience.
Spirit of the Festival Best Film and Best Screenplay nominee