
Springen
Springen (Jumping) is an absurdist comedy set inside 'Sempa Vivax', an exclusive and highly unusual retirement home housed in a castle.The facility caters specifically to wealthy elderly residents, offering them the unique opportunity to fully realize their wildest, final fantasies and unfulfilled dreams. Under the guidance of the home's eccentric staff, the residents engage in bizarre and extravagant activities, which range from reenacting passionate past romances to staging a simulated atomic war for entertainment.The narrative unfolds through the various subplots of these residents as they navigate their surreal daily lives, attempting to escape the realities of old age and mortality through illusion and play. The story explores the chaotic dynamics between the elderly elite, their families, and the staff members who facilitate their increasingly elaborate delusions.
Rating
4.5/10
Release Date
1986-03-06
Runtime
105 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Herbert Flack
Axel Woestewey

Mark Verstraete
Pieter Paul 'Pipo' Himmelsorge

Maya van den Broecke
Bellina Woestewey

Ingrid De Vos
Matti

Ilma De witte
Patricia Haegeman

Tine Balder
Mevr. Driebergen

Carmen Jonckheere
Belle

Greta Lens
Greta Muller

Alida Neslo
Mena

Emly Starr
Erika

Bert Van Tichelen
Ton

Dirk Lesaffer
Journalist
Production Companies
Visie Filmproduktie