Near and Dear (2022)

Near and Dear (2022) poster

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.

Director: María Álvarez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
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Cinematography: María Álvarez, Tirso Díaz-Jares Rueda
Editing: María Álvarez
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: María Álvarez
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Near and Dear stars Amelia Cavallini, Isabel Cavallini.
How long is Near and Dear?
Near and Dear has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Near and Dear?
Near and Dear is a Documentary film.
Where was Near and Dear produced?
Near and Dear was produced in Argentina.