Intermittent (2020)

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This short film tells the story of a former university professor diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. The protagonist wakes up at dawn and begins the morning routine he used to follow during his time as a professor. Later, his wife and son discover him and try to bring him back to present time. In that early morning, the past and the present coexist. Revisiting these wounds, leads the Rivera Dávila family to accept the past, assume the present and heal those diseases that do not concern memory, but the heart.

Director: Javier Ortiz Medina
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Yelitza Cátala
Editing: Edward Robinson Sepúlveda, María Matos Chevere
Production: Producciones 1019
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Budget: $1,500
Original Language: es

Keywords

alzheimer's disease, family drama

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intermittent about?
This short film tells the story of a former university professor diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. The protagonist wakes up at dawn and begins the morning routine he used to follow during his time as a professor. Later, his wife and son discover him and try to bring him back to present time. In that early morning, the past and the present coexist. Revisiting these wounds, leads the Rivera Dávila family to accept the past, assume the present and heal those diseases that do not concern memory, but the heart.
Who directed Intermittent?
Intermittent was directed by Javier Ortiz Medina.
Who stars in Intermittent?
Intermittent stars Jorge Castillo, Alfonsina Molinari, Christopher Acosta.
How long is Intermittent?
Intermittent has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Intermittent?
Intermittent is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Intermittent?
Intermittent had a budget of $1,500.
Where was Intermittent produced?
Intermittent was produced in Puerto Rico.