Drama
Greece,Canada,France,United States of America
Alps is a 2011 Greek drama film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. The film follows a group of four individuals who offer a unique service of impersonating the recently deceased for their loved ones. The service is called "Alps" and is offered by a paramedic named Monte Rosa (Stavros Psyllakis), a nurse named Monte Azul (Aggeliki Papoulia), a gymnast named Monte Cristo (Aris Servetalis), and her coach (Johnny Vekris).
The Alp team is hired to take on the roles of dead people for a variety of reasons, such as to help grieving families cope with their loss, to provide closure, or to give those left behind a chance to say goodbye. The team members often go to extreme lengths to replicate the mannerisms, speech patterns, and physical appearance of the deceased, sometimes even living with their clients in their homes.
As the film progresses, the dynamics of the Alp team begin to unravel. Monte Rosa starts to push the boundaries of the service, taking on increasingly dangerous assignments, while Monte Cristo struggles to maintain her own identity and deal with the scrutiny of the public. The tension comes to a head when a tragic accident occurs, forcing the team members to confront the consequences of their actions.
Overall, Alps is a deeply surreal and unsettling film that explores themes of identity, grief, and the human need for connection. The film is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged exploration of the lengths people will go to in order to cope with loss and the complex relationships that form around death.
