Return to Ithaca

2014 | Color | 95:00

Sunset on a terrace with a view of Havana. Five friends reunite to celebrate Amadeo’s return after sixteen years in exile. From dusk to all their youth, the faith they had in the future, and their eventual disenchantment.

Country: Francia, Bélgica
Direction: Cantet; Laurent
Script: Cantet; Laurent, Padura; Leonardo
Production: Nouaille; Gaël, Baudens; Laurent, Domehri; Didar
Photography: Dussuel; Diego
Sound: Deloof; Valérie, Ravez; Agnès, Mauvezin; Olivier, Laforce; Jean-pierre
Music: Caraux; Martin
Cast:Santos; Isabel, Hechavarría; Fernando, Jiménez; Néstor, Díaz Ferrán; Pedro Julio, Perugorria; Jorge, Solar; Carmen
Participation year at FICM: 2015

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