November 23rd -International Film Appreciation (Truman)

Screening Time: 19:00, 23rd Nov., 2020

Venue: N101 of MUST

Limited seats due to epidemic prevention requirements，only for students enrolled in this course.

Name：Truman

108min| Drama Comedy |2015| Spain Argentina | Spanish English

Director: Cesc Gay

Writers: Thomas Rickman, Cesc Gay

Stars: Ricardo Darin,Javier Camara,Dolores Fonzi

Storyline

Julián, living in Madrid, receives an unexpected visit from his friend, Tomás, a professor living in Canada. Julián is an actor and has had cancer for a year, and his only companion now is Truman, his loyal dog. The friends and Truman share four days together.

Julián reveals he is opting for assisted suicide rather than chemotherapy if his health deteriorates. His cousins Paula and Tomás are disturbed by the news and share emotional and meaningful moments during Tomás's visit. They try to cope with Julián's situation. Julián gives his dog to his friend and they bid goodbye after an intense conversation.

Awards:

SAN Sebastian International Film Festival - The silver Shell Award for Best ActorSpanish Goya Awards - Best Picture/Best Actor/Best Supporting Actor/ Best Original Screenplay

Premier Feroz- Best Screenplay / Best Actor.

Hong Kong International Film Festival - Catholic Culture Awards Special Recognition.

Supported by：

Consulate General of Spain in Hong Kong