Overview

Two lifelong friends bond whilst vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena, Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda. And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy, an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance?

Fun facts

Awards
Won 3 awards, including the European Film Awards for Best Film and Best Director (2015)
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the David di Donatello for Best Director (2016)
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Box office
Grossed $2M worldwide against a $13.4M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Mountain Hotel Schatzalp (former sanatorium), Switzerland and Waldhaus Flims
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Setting
Set in Venice
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Music
Music by David Lang
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Luca Bigazzi
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