Near and Dear
Las cercanas
Synopsis
An enormous Steinway & Sons piano dominates a cramped and untidy apartment in Buenos Aires, belonging to the 91-year-old twin sisters Isabel and Amelia Cavallini. Once they formed a celebrated piano duo with a blossoming career in the United States. Just as the instrument is actually a little too big for their modest residence, the sisters’ personalities no longer seem to fit their now fragile bodies. In this final part of her trilogy on old age and art (preceded by Las cinéphilas and Le temps perdu), María Alvarez follows these elderly ladies as they shuffle along the path of their memories, which surround them in every corner of their house.
Top Cast
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Jecheon International Music & Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- María Álvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- María Álvarez
- Original Title
- Las cercanas
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
María Álvarez
María Álvarez
María Álvarez, Tirso Díaz-Jares Rueda
María Álvarez
Tirso Díaz-Jares Rueda, María Álvarez
Department Leadership Roster
María Álvarez
Director
María Álvarez
Writer
Tirso Díaz-Jares Rueda
Producer
María Álvarez
Editor
María Álvarez
Director of Photography
María Álvarez
Producer
Tirso Díaz-Jares Rueda
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Near and Dear
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What is Near and Dear about?
An enormous Steinway & Sons piano dominates a cramped and untidy apartment in Buenos Aires, belonging to the 91-year-old twin sisters Isabel and Amelia Cavallini. Once they formed a celebrated piano duo with a blossoming career in the United States. Just as the instrument is actually a little too big for their modest residence, the sisters’ personalities no longer seem to fit their now fragile bodies. In this final part of her trilogy on old age and art (preceded by Las cinéphilas and Le temps perdu), María Alvarez follows these elderly ladies as they shuffle along the path of their memories, which surround them in every corner of their house.
Who directed Near and Dear?
Near and Dear was directed by María Álvarez.
Who stars in Near and Dear?
The principal cast of Near and Dear includes Amelia Cavallini, Isabel Cavallini.
When was Near and Dear released and how long is it?
Near and Dear was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.