The Leisure Seeker

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Director:Paolo Virzì, Luca Bigazzi
Cast:Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay
Premiere:24. June 2018
Length:112 minutes

The Leisure Seeker

The Leisure Seeker; Paolo Virzì,Luca Bigazzi, 2017, versions: OR,SS,

Art Film Fest Echoes

Director: Paolo Virzì, Luca Bigazzi • Scenario: Stephen Amidon, Francesca Archibugi, Francesco Piccolo, Paolo Virzì • Cast: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay

‘The Leisure Seeker’ is the nickname of the old caravan Ella and John Spencer used to take on holidays with their children in the 1970s. But that was long ago. Their children are adults now, living their own lives. John suffers from advancing Alzheimer’s disease, but he remains strong. Ella has been diagnosed with cancer, but she is still lucid and vital. Despite their handicaps, they decide to take their beloved family caravan on one last road trip across America – from Boston to Florida… This crowd-pleasing American road movie is charmingly rendered by Italian director Paolo Virzi. Full of life and joy, the film is a bittersweet ballad, by turns absurd, mad, funny and sad. Helen Mirren’s portrayal of Elly Spencer earned her a Golden Globe nomination. /source: Art Film Fest/

Length: 112 min

Year: 2017
Local premiere date: 24. June 2018

Country of origin:

  • Italy

Language version:

OR - Original version
SS - Slovak subtitles

Art Film Fest Echoes

Director: Paolo Virzì, Luca Bigazzi • Scenario: Stephen Amidon, Francesca Archibugi, Francesco Piccolo, Paolo Virzì • Cast: Helen Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Christian McKay

‘The Leisure Seeker’ is the nickname of the old caravan Ella and John Spencer used to take on holidays with their children in the 1970s. But that was long ago. Their children are adults now, living their own lives. John suffers from advancing Alzheimer’s disease, but he remains strong. Ella has been diagnosed with cancer, but she is still lucid and vital. Despite their handicaps, they decide to take their beloved family caravan on one last road trip across America – from Boston to Florida… This crowd-pleasing American road movie is charmingly rendered by Italian director Paolo Virzi. Full of life and joy, the film is a bittersweet ballad, by turns absurd, mad, funny and sad. Helen Mirren’s portrayal of Elly Spencer earned her a Golden Globe nomination. /source: Art Film Fest/

Year: 2017
Local premiere date: 24. June 2018

Country of origin:

  • Italy

Language version:

OR - Original version
SS - Slovak subtitles