Harold, a young man obsessed with death, develops a peculiar relationship with Maude, a free-spirited 79-year-old woman. Together, they navigate the complexities of life, love, and mortality.
In the American South, a 72-year-old Jewish widow named Daisy Werthan accidentally crashes her car. Her son insists she hire a chauffeur, leading her to meet Hoke Coleburn. Despite initial resistance due to racism, their relationship grows over time. They navigate racial tensions, personal struggles, and changes in society together. Over the years, Hoke becomes Daisy's closest friend. As Daisy's health declines, they continue to support each other until their final encounter.
Four elderly best friends prepare for the Super Bowl, smuggling their friend out of a retirement home. They face challenges and scams but ultimately make it to the game and meet Tom Brady.
In a seaside town in Italy, a young street kid forms an unlikely bond with an elderly Holocaust survivor, leading both of them to confront their past traumas and find hope for the future. As they navigate the challenges of dementia, racism, and immigration, they learn to rely on each other for support and understanding. Together, they discover the healing power of love and forgiveness.
Nan, Britain's most beloved character, embarks on a road trip from London to Dublin with her grandson Jamie to reunite with her sister Nell. However, Nan's own plans lead them into wacky situations, partying with an Australian rugby team and dancing at an all-night rave, with the police hot on their trail.
High Hopes follows the story of a 70-year-old woman living in London amidst cultural clashes, social class differences, and a dysfunctional marriage. It explores themes of gentrification, liberal politics, and the complexities of family relationships.
Carrie Watts is an elderly woman who longs to escape the control of her daughter-in-law and return to her childhood home in Bountiful, Texas. With the help of a kind stranger, she sets out on a bus trip to Bountiful, reliving memories of her past along the way. As she arrives at her childhood home, she finds it abandoned and in ruins. Despite this, she finds solace in the journey and the memories it brings back.
The Whales of August is a compelling drama set in Maine, centering around two elderly sisters spending their summer in a cottage. As they reflect on their past, their relationship is tested, jealousy arises, and a Russian immigrant enters their lives. The film explores themes of aging, blindness, and the complexities of sibling relationships.
The Whisperers tells the story of an elderly woman living in post-war Manchester, struggling with poverty, loneliness, and senility. She spends her days hearing voices and her nights visiting the welfare office and betting parlor, trying to make ends meet. When she comes across stolen money, she must make a decision that could change her life. This British New Wave film explores themes of social realism, old age, and the challenges faced by the elderly in a rapidly changing society.
Dreamchild is a fictionalized biopic about an elderly lady, the inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice character, who reflects on her memories while visiting New York City for a centenary celebration. As she delves into her past, she explores her love, repressed sexuality, and the impact of her relationship with Carroll. Through surrealistic elements and flashbacks, the movie explores themes of memory, dreams, and the complexity of human relationships.
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino tells the story of a struggling widow who finds purpose and connection through playing the piano at a nursing home. As she navigates her own grief and the challenges of old age, she forms meaningful relationships with the residents and rediscovers her love for music. With themes of loss, aging, and the power of human connection, this heartfelt drama explores the transformative power of music in the face of adversity.
Las cinéphilas is a documentary that explores the lives of lonely women in Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Montevideo, who find solace and companionship in the world of cinema. The film captures their passion for films and their experiences of connecting with characters on the screen. It highlights the role of cinema in providing escapism and a sense of belonging to these elderly ladies.
Rewi Rapana returns to the small country town of Te Mata after his family has left the district. His arrival rekindles old tensions as well as renewing family ties. He is seeking an identity and a permanent place to call home yet desperately hiding a secret from his past. Oddly enough there is one person with whom he finds peace of mind. She is an old woman known as Kara. A special relationship develops between Rewi, Kara and Kara’s great granddaughter Awatea.
Josefina, a radical homemaker, committed a crime of passion that led her to self-exile at a coastal town. She tries to find peace in solitude, immersed in the house routine, while coexisting with a past of lovers and Molotov cocktails. Her body suffers the metamorphosis of aging, and she must undergo cataract surgery.
An elderly woman (Edith Ivey) visits the local car wash and lube to connect with the world closing in around her.
“Job is 2 meters tall and has been my baby for 58 years. I will continue to care for him as long as I can,” says 91-year-old Tineke about her severely disabled adult son. But how long can she keep that up and who needs who: Job Tineke or Tineke Job? A documentary about the limits of motherhood.
Jean Bonnard, clean-cut industrialist and the only son of a widow, goes to visit his mother in the small village where she lives. However, early in the morning the police arrive to arrest him, accusing the man of having murdered the old banker who'd made advances towards his girlfriend. Jean's mother is eager to aid her son, whom she believes is innocent. Said Epstein of his film: "I shot small landscapes in Livilliers which seemed to me-- in their reality, I mean-- very large".
In a typical Singaporean family of three, life is well and comfortable. Unbeknownst to them, the forgotten fourth member is feeling neglected and alone. The only comfort she finds lies in her grandson.
Ninlawan Pinyo is the matriarch of a Thai American family, who hustled for her fortune by founding a naem pork sausage factory in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The second Silver Foxes video, featuring the hippest group of superstar parents working out to swinging music. Exercises, tips and lots of fun for seniors.