The Father (2020)

Anthony is getting older and is no longer capable of taking care of his home and needs. His daughter Anne lives nearby and comes to check on him daily, but she'll soon be moving to Paris and is trying to ease him toward the idea of an assisted living facility. Or maybe his daughter isn't moving to Paris and Anthony has moved in with Anne and her husband. Or maybe that's not even Anne.

In a brilliant approach to a "failing elder" story, we see what Anthony sees. We struggle to piece together who people are and what's happening along with him. He's obstinate and paranoid but, rather than being frustrated by him, I was nudged toward empathy. If my son kept changing stories and spouses, I'd be confused and pissed-off too.

It's both brilliant and taxing.

B+