Tag Archives: Quartet

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 →

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BAFTA 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by rinaross

Against my better judgement I sat down doing my word puzzles while watching the BAFTA awards ceremony. I just could not believe it when I heard that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was nominated for best British film and that … Continue reading →

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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 →

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