# The Father (2020)

> An aging Londoner’s determined independence collapses as dementia transforms his home, relationships, and memories into an unknowable maze.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/420961

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Florian Zeller
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, Ayesha Dharker, Roman Zeller
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10272386/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, claustrophobic, disorienting, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of memory and loss as a father grapples with his fading reality.

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