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Springen

Mar 6, 1986 · 1h 45m
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Thriller
Comedy

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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.

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CAST

Herbert Flack
Axel Woestewey
Mark Verstraete
Pieter Paul 'Pipo' Himmelsorge
Maya van den Broecke
Bellina Woestewey
Ingrid De Vos
Matti
Ilma De witte
Patricia Haegeman
Tine Balder
Mevr. Driebergen
Carmen Jonckheere
Belle
Greta Lens
Greta Muller
Directed by Jean-Pierre De Decker

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Status
Released
Original language
NL
Budget
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Production
Visie Filmproduktie
Country
BE
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