This juxtaposition creates a profound sense of "gerontophobia" (the fear of the elderly or aging). The film suggests that in a society obsessed with image and vitality, the elderly are not just forgotten; they are seen as a looming threat to the youth they once possessed. The Cycle of the Witch
The story follows Susana, a young model in Paris whose burgeoning career is interrupted when her grandmother, Pilar, suffers a stroke. Returning to Madrid to care for her, Susana finds herself trapped in a claustrophobic apartment that seems to age alongside its inhabitant. La abuela (2022)
Paco Plaza, known for his work on the [REC] franchise, shifts gears here toward a more atmospheric, "body horror" approach. As discussed in academic circles regarding the aesthetics of the body , the film contrasts Susana’s youthful, "perfect" body—her currency in the modeling world—with the wrinkled, failing body of Pilar. Returning to Madrid to care for her, Susana
This juxtaposition creates a profound sense of "gerontophobia" (the fear of the elderly or aging). The film suggests that in a society obsessed with image and vitality, the elderly are not just forgotten; they are seen as a looming threat to the youth they once possessed. The Cycle of the Witch
The story follows Susana, a young model in Paris whose burgeoning career is interrupted when her grandmother, Pilar, suffers a stroke. Returning to Madrid to care for her, Susana finds herself trapped in a claustrophobic apartment that seems to age alongside its inhabitant.
Paco Plaza, known for his work on the [REC] franchise, shifts gears here toward a more atmospheric, "body horror" approach. As discussed in academic circles regarding the aesthetics of the body , the film contrasts Susana’s youthful, "perfect" body—her currency in the modeling world—with the wrinkled, failing body of Pilar.
