Maite Alberdi’s spy-thriller documentary is an exquisite tale of humanity’s desire for companionship, care and empathy, and a poignant reminder of the inevitability of ageing.
Charming 83-year-old Sergio Chamy is recruited as a mole agent by private eye Rómulo Aitken to investigate suspected abuse and theft in a Chilean nursing home. Intrigued by this opportunity to distract himself after losing his wife, Sergio embarks on an unlikely adventure armed with camera-embedded spy gizmos and clumsy code words. In a beguiling twist, Sergio begins to forge deepening connections with the residents and finds himself crowned king of the nursing home. After its Clouseau-esque opening, The Mole Agent become a meditative exploration of unrequited love, loneliness and companionship, with a playful energy and emotional authenticity.
Australian Premiere
Details
| Year: | 2020 |
| Classification: | G |
| Country: | Chile |
| Language: | Spanish, with English subtitles |
| Director: | Maite Alberdi |
| Producer: | Marcela Santibañez |
| Cast: | Rómulo Aitken, Sergio Chamy, Marta Olivares, Berta Ureta |
| Script: | Maite Alberdi |
| Program strand: | Documentaries |
| Rights: | Madman Entertainment |