“Vortex” is a 2021 drama film directed by Gaspar Noé. The film takes a poignant look at aging, memory, and the struggles of a couple facing the end of their lives. The story follows an elderly married couple, played by Dario Argento and Françoise Lebrun, who are grappling with the wife’s advancing dementia and the husband’s declining health. Noé uses a unique split-screen technique throughout the film, presenting the parallel lives of the two characters as they navigate their daily routines and the emotional toll of their situation. “Vortex” is a departure from Noé’s typically provocative style, offering a deeply emotional and intimate portrayal of love, loss, and the inevitable passage of time.
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