The Lady and the Reaper (2009)

All alone in her room, a solitary elderly widow lying on her deathbed yearns to reunite with her beloved late husband, nevertheless, the road to the afterlife can be long, while on the other hand, today's modern medicine works miracles.

Director:

Javier Recio Gracia

Writer:

Javier Recio Gracia

Stars:

Miguel Angel Perez, Eva Molina

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview:
Miguel Angel Perez	...	Death / Doctor / Dog (voice)
Eva Molina	...	Lady / Nurses / Dog (voice)

Storyline

A sweet old lady is living alone in her farm, waiting for the arrival of death to meet her beloved husband again. One night, while sleeping, her life fades out and she is invited to cross death's door. Bue when she is about to do so, the old lady wakes up inside a hospital's ward: and arrogant doctor has taken her back to life and he will fight hard against death to recover the old lady's life at any cost.

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Plot Keywords:

death | doctor | animated scene | female punches male | wanting to die | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Action | Comedy | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Brief Film Reviews: The 2009 Nominees for Best Animated Short (2010)

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Soundtracks

We'll Meet Again
By Ross Parker and Hugh Charles (as Hugh Charles)
Performed by Vera Lynn
Courtesy EMY Records

User Reviews

humor as package

pure comedy. hilarious in great style. crazy humor. but... it could be only the package. for many films, the end represents the key/the great revelation. not in this case. because the run, the battle between Death and the good looking doctor is , for me, only the package for the state of old lady who prefers the meeting with her husband against the gray life. the show is only the manner to not transform entire story in a sentimental one. and the success is guaranteed. but the flavor of first part remains. so, a film for the dark comedy fans but , in same measure, for the admirers of lovely stories about solitude. so, must see it !

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Spain

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lady and the Reaper

Box Office

Budget:

EUR700,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Caja de Granada, Junta de Andalucía, Kandor Graphics

Technical Specs

Runtime:

8 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1