Hull Independent Cinema presents…
VORTEX
Dir Gasper Noe | 2021 | France / Belgium | 142 mins | 15 | French with English language subtitles
A retired psychiatrist with dementia and a struggling author with a heart condition live their final days together in an apartment. Director Gaspar Noé uses an intriguing split-screen device to show us each partner’s experiences of and reactions to one another – the wife’s disorientation as she struggles to recognise her husband; the husband’s increasing frustrations at his wife’s deterioration. A vital, painful and ultimately touching depiction of ageing and death.
Starring Dario Argento, Françoise Lebrun, Alex Lutz
Awards & Reviews
Winner: Best Film, Ghent Int’l Film Fest | Winner: Critics Award, Hamburg Film Fest | Winner: FIPRESCI Prize, Best Int’l FIlm, Instanbul Int’l Film Fest
“A relentlessly powerful piece of filmmaking.” – Wendy Ide, The Observer
“It’s a bone-deep sensory immersion that never feels merely sensationalist, anchored by two performances of astonishing commitment and emotional power.” – Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
“A formally bold and distinctive drama, employing a meticulous aesthetic design and two superb lead performances to craft a chilling portrait of the end times.” -Nick Shager, The Daily Beast
Programme Details
The venue is open all day, so why not come along early to grab a drink and a snack? The programme run time includes an allowance for introductions. While we will endeavour to accommodate latecomers, this may not always be possible. Please note that we reserve the right to refuse entry, without a refund, to anyone arriving after the advertised start time.
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Ticket Terms and Conditions
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