The Death Of Federico Salas

An Elderly Man Playing Piano

Federico Salas is alcoholic and single. He is a pianist who works in a private school as a music teacher. Federico tries to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. This leads him to be temporarily in a wheelchair and is left in charge of his brother Clemencio. They both set out on a trip to Oyacal to sell their family’s land. In an unexpected shooting, while trying to sell the property, Clemencio is killed. Federico, after the shooting, wakes up in a hospital and is taken to a psychiatric hospital. Inside the psychiatric hospital, Federico begins to virtuously interpret a melody on the organ. Federico finishes interpreting the melody and is applauded by all the patients.

Country: Costa Rica

Year: 2017

Duration: 80 minutes

Genre: Comedy

Status: Development

Director: Zenén Vargas Salas; Producer: Santiago Durán Mora

Production Company: Chimbo Films

Support & Recognition: Beneficiary of the Fondo para el Fomento Audiovisual y Cinematográfico El Fauno, Centro Costarricense de Producción Cinematográfica, in its development category.

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