Youth

In Andrey Zvyagintsev’s “Youth,” two lifelong friends, Fred and Mick, find themselves in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge, contemplating the twilight of their careers and lives. Fred, a retired musician with a devoted daughter, Lena, resists the pull to reclaim his musical identity, while Mick, driven by a muse named Brenda, feverishly works on a final screenplay. Their discussions are interwoven with those of Jimmy, a younger actor seeking clarity for his next role, creating a tapestry of ambition, regret, and the relentless passage of time.