Figures

Figures.

Stella, an Argentinian living illegally in Spain, spends her days at home watching western movies on TV. Since her diagnosis with ALS, her health has deteriorated: she cannot speak and she can barely walk. Paco, her partner, takes care of her 24 hours a day. He tries to lift her spirits with his jokes, but his health is also worsening as he carries on smoking and drinking. They are visited occasionally by Stella´s daughter, Valeria, who, to avoid this reality, goes out partying more and more. The situation intensifies when Paco is admitted to the hospital — Valeria must then move into her mother’s house and take care of her. ‘Figures’ shows the struggle against ALS by an actual family that has been ignored by the establishment.

Director.

Figures (2018) is Canevari’s second feature film. His debut feature Paula (2015), which denounced the situation of abortion in Argentina, was part of the 63rd San Sebastian Film Festival (New Directors), 59th BFI London (First Feature), 30th Mar del Plata Film Festival (Argentine Competition) and the 37th Habana Film Festival (Opera Prima), among others.