THE FATHER

1 hr 37 min, NR - Drama

Language: English

 

The Father is a 2020 drama film co-written and directed by Florian Zeller, based on his 2012 play Le Père. A French-British co-production, the film stars Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell, and Olivia Williams, and follows an aging man who must deal with his progressing memory loss.

The Father had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on 27 January 2020.  The film was acclaimed by critics, who lauded the performances of Hopkins and Colman, as well as its portrayal of dementia. The film earned six nominations at the 93rd Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Hopkins), and Best Supporting Actress (Colman).