Chronic

Michel Franco
2015
1h 33m
Mexico, France

The Mexican director of "After Lucia" directs his first English-language film, with Tim Roth starring in this impeccable portrait of a truly unique man. What is it that ultimately drives him? Best Screenplay Award in the Cannes Festival.

Synopsis

A 40-year old nurse works in the terminal patient unit of a hospital. Efficient and dedicated to his profession, he develops close, strong bonds with every single person he helps. Outside his work, however, he is oddly ineffective, strange and restrained. He clearly needs every patient as much as they need him.

Details

Director

Michel Franco

Cast

Tim Roth, Sarah Sutherland, Rachel Pickup, Robin Bartlett

Genre

Social Issues, Drama

Also known as

Το Χρονικό Μίας Αθωότητας

Festival screenings

Cannes FF, San Sebastián IFF

Language

English

Subtitles

Greek

Age rating

15+

Official Selection

Cannes Film Festival

2015

Best Screenplay

Cannes Film Festival

2015

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