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Chronic: palliative care or a man’s portrait?

Posted on July 29, 2016 by rinaross

Holidays. Time to reflect on some questions I asked myself after a few viewings. In my post about Wrinkles I wrote: “But one cannot help being intrigued by the predominantly male atmosphere of the film when it is common knowledge that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, animation, critics | Tagged Ageing, Ageism, amour, assisted suicide], carer, caring, death, end of life care, family, film reception, intergeneration, intimate care, Naked bodies, palliative care, sexual abuse by carer | 3 Comments

CHRONIC (2015)

Posted on March 11, 2016 by rinaross

This is not about the representation of old women in feature films but about the questions I ask myself – a woman aged 81 – in response to Chronic. My first reaction was ” yet another male carer! Why?” When … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing | Tagged Ageing, amour, assisted suicide], carer, chronic, death, documentary, dying at home, end of life caring, family carer, film reception, Franco, grandmother, male carer | Leave a comment

Mia Madre (2015)

Posted on November 1, 2015 by rinaross

I saw Nanni Moretti’s film in a tiny cinema and thought it deserved much better exposure. The film is subtle, gentle and deep. It is impossible not to think that it is the product of the director’s personal experience. The … Continue reading →

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Cultural Gerontology and Films

Posted on April 18, 2014 by rinaross

On the film front the 8th International Conference on Cultural Gerontology was not very exciting for me as opposed to other presentations. SEE: http://ageingageismdiary.wordpress.com The majority of papers on visual representation were about TV programmes none of which were familiar to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Ageism, Conferences and comments | Tagged accessibility, Ageing, Ageism, amour, Cloud 9, cultural gerontology, film reception, group of old women, mother/daughter, Notes on a Scandal, representation old woman, still doing it, The Mother, viewing figures | 2 Comments

LE FILM PERMET DE LIBERER LA PAROLE DR. J.J. DEPASSIO

Posted on October 24, 2013 by rinaross

Films permit free conversations says Dr. Depassio. Dr. Jean-Jacques Depassio, geriatrician, works at the Hopital de Fourvière – Centre de Gérontology in Lyon. He is the organiser of the Lumière Blanche Intergenerational film Festival. I realised the first time I … Continue reading →

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QUARTET (2012)

Posted on May 25, 2013 by rinaross

SEE ALSO UNDER ‘RESOURCES’ THE FILM GROUP RESPONSES When I first saw Quartet at the London Film Festival I was as enthralled as the whole audience. We left the cinema with smiles on our faces. There were so many pleasures … Continue reading →

Posted in Film Analysis | Tagged Ageing, amour, best exotic marigold hotel, care home, caring, friendship, intergeneration, La Traviata, music, musicians, opera, Quartet, representation old woman, retirement home, Rigoletto, verdi | 1 Comment

AMOUR – A PERSONAL VIEW

Posted on March 26, 2013 by rinaross

At long last Amour. I was waiting for our film group to meet before writing about this amazing film. Being interested in how viewers receive a film and what is on-screen I found that above all other films Amour demands … Continue reading →

Posted in Film Analysis | Tagged amour, anger, carer, caring, dead body, death, euthanasia, funeral, group of old women, Haneke, long takes, paralysis, physical disability | 1 Comment

Ageing and Film Guide, Older Women in Film Group

Posted on January 23, 2013 by rinaross

I am taking the plunge and starting work on my ‘Women, Ageing and Films Guide’. I have an extended knowledge of the filmography and have led enough workshops about the subject to have material to share. This is a long-term … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Conferences and comments | Tagged Ageing, amour, death, film guide, film reception, friendship, women's group | 6 Comments

Me, Ageing and Films

Posted on December 17, 2012 by rinaross

It is the end of the year and I am entering my 79th year. Time to stop and consider. ‘Archbishop of Canterbury criticises contempt and abuse of elderly people. Rowan Williams uses final Lords speech to warn of damaging … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing, Conferences and comments | Tagged age and culture, Ageing, ageing and film, amour, film blog, film reception, film reviews, old women film group, Quartet, representation old woman | 2 Comments

Haneke’s Amour

Posted on November 29, 2012 by rinaross

I have delayed writing about Amour. Of all the films I have ever seen Amour is the one that has touched me the deepest in my intimate world. I have in the last few years witnessed the slow physical and mental decline and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ageing | Tagged Ageing, amour, carer, caring, Haneke, mental disability, separation | 8 Comments