The Cu Bird's Last Song (2010)
Minutes before his death in the general ward of a city hospital, Ulises, a terminal patient in his fifties, reconstructs the fragments of his life. Lauro, a young and smiling nearby patient accompanies him on his final agony, reliving all Ulises' missed opportunities.
Director: Alonso Ruizpalacios
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: September 6, 2010
Cast
- Mario Balandra - Ulises
- Tenoch Huerta Mejía - Lauro
- Karina Gidi - La China
- Alfonso Bravo - Armando
- Joaquín Chablé - Papá de Ulises
- Ilse Salas - Sra. Ramírez
Screenplay
- Alonso Ruizpalacios (Screenplay)
Music: Tomás Barreiro
Editing: Ana García
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Medical Drama and Hospital, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
afterlife, surrealism, terminal illness, hospital, dying, memories, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cu Bird's Last Song about?
- Minutes before his death in the general ward of a city hospital, Ulises, a terminal patient in his fifties, reconstructs the fragments of his life. Lauro, a young and smiling nearby patient accompanies him on his final agony, reliving all Ulises' missed opportunities.
- Who directed The Cu Bird's Last Song?
- The Cu Bird's Last Song was directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios.
- Who stars in The Cu Bird's Last Song?
- The Cu Bird's Last Song stars Mario Balandra, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Karina Gidi, Alfonso Bravo, Joaquín Chablé, Ilse Salas.
- How long is The Cu Bird's Last Song?
- The Cu Bird's Last Song has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is The Cu Bird's Last Song?
- The Cu Bird's Last Song is a Drama film.
- Where was The Cu Bird's Last Song produced?
- The Cu Bird's Last Song was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of The Cu Bird's Last Song?
- The themes of The Cu Bird's Last Song include: Reflections on Life and Death, Overwhelming Nostalgia and Longing, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Medical Drama and Hospital, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.