Elba & Federico (1993)

Inspired by a book of Italo Calvino, Elba & Federico tells the story of a couple in their day-to-day life. The man works at night, the woman during the day. The moments they meet in their tiny, sleazy apartment are of unexpected tenderness, but more often, of out of hand futilities and pent-up frustrations. This short film was originally part of the performance Her Body Doesn’t Fit Her Soul (1993).

Director: Wim Vandekeybus
Runtime: 26 min
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Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Wim Vandekeybus

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elba & Federico about?
Inspired by a book of Italo Calvino, Elba & Federico tells the story of a couple in their day-to-day life. The man works at night, the woman during the day. The moments they meet in their tiny, sleazy apartment are of unexpected tenderness, but more often, of out of hand futilities and pent-up frustrations. This short film was originally part of the performance Her Body Doesn’t Fit Her Soul (1993).
Who directed Elba & Federico?
Elba & Federico was directed by Wim Vandekeybus.
Who stars in Elba & Federico?
Elba & Federico stars Vivian Cruz, Dirk Roofthooft, Elba Peralta, Federico Peralta, Bart Maris, Charo Calvo.
How long is Elba & Federico?
Elba & Federico has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).