Alps

• Drama

In a quietly unsettling drama, “Alps” presents a strikingly unusual approach to grief – a bespoke service where individuals meticulously impersonate the deceased for those struggling to let go. The film explores the fragile boundaries of identity and connection as performers step into the roles of husbands, fathers, and loved ones, navigating the delicate emotional landscape of mourning families. Beyond a mere replacement, the practice subtly unravels the constructed nature of memory and the yearning for a continued presence, introducing a poignant absurdity into the ritual of loss. It’s a contemplative and deliberately paced exploration of how we cope with absence, less focused on dramatic catharsis and more on the haunting echo of what remains.