Empty Nest (film)

Empty Nest is a 2008 Argentine-Spanish drama film directed by Daniel Burman. The film stars Oscar Martínez, Inés Estévez, and Arturo Goetz. It tells the story of Leonardo, a writer in his 50s, and his wife Martha, a successful gynecologist, who are struggling to adjust to their new life after their only son Ariel leaves home to study architecture in Germany.

The film explores themes of middle age, marital crisis, the complexities of family relationships, and the challenges of finding new meaning in life after children leave home. Leonardo and Martha find themselves confronting their individual identities and their relationship with each other, leading to introspection and significant life changes. Leonardo begins writing screenplays, and both he and Martha explore new interests and relationships.

Empty Nest received positive reviews for its nuanced portrayal of complex characters and its thoughtful exploration of universal themes. It was nominated for several awards, including the Silver Condor Award for Best Film.