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Video: The Beetle at the End of the Street
In this Fellini-esque comedy, a psychic fishmonger foresees Amadeo’s death, so his fellow villagers rally to give him the best final seven days for which one could ask.
Amadeo is a good person. He lives in a small village in Valencia, and since his wife died, he has sacrificed himself taking care of his father-in-law, Agustín, who is disabled. As a result, he doesn’t participate much in the village’s social life. One day, Lolín the fishmonger has a magic foresight while decapitating an eel: Amadeo has only seven days to live. This fact sets in motion a series of events that will change his life completely.
(with English subtitles)
Director: Joan Vives
Director of photography: Artur Cruz
Editor: Guiu Vallve
Screenplay: Joan Vives
Music: Arnau Bataller
Cast: Alfred Pico, Carme Juan, Alexandra Lacait
Art Director: Lluna Marti
Producer: Aina Gracia, Marc Barrio
Production: Escac
Running time: 18 minutes
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Where did you find this? It’s gorgeous! Thank you!
Patricia McMillen She/her @whitequeen6tova
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I look at dozens of short films every week, so you don’t have to.
M.
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Delicious!
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Yes, delicious is the right word, not only for the delicious irony of the story, but also for all the food images in the film.
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