The Castle
Le château
Synopsis
In the not-so-distant future stands a castle where life can be eternally extended, provided that the residents take their pills. At age 88, Madeleine sees herself as the princess of the castle where she'll live "till her dying breath"... until the day that she is forced to leave. Disturbing tale of an endearing woman at the dawn of losing her bearings in a system where every elderly person have to find a place to live.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denys Desjardins
- Screenplay & Story
- Denys Desjardins
- Original Title
- Le château
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Centaure
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denys Desjardins
Denys Desjardins
Annie Jean, Denys Desjardins
Denys Desjardins
Department Leadership Roster
Denys Desjardins
Director
Annie Jean
Editor
Denys Desjardins
Editor
Denys Desjardins
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Castle
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What is The Castle about?
In the not-so-distant future stands a castle where life can be eternally extended, provided that the residents take their pills. At age 88, Madeleine sees herself as the princess of the castle where she'll live "till her dying breath"... until the day that she is forced to leave. Disturbing tale of an endearing woman at the dawn of losing her bearings in a system where every elderly person have to find a place to live.
Who directed The Castle?
The Castle was directed by Denys Desjardins.
Who stars in The Castle?
The principal cast of The Castle includes Madeleine Ducharme, Denys Desjardins, Maryse Desjardins.
When was The Castle released and how long is it?
The Castle was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.