On Golden Pond tells the story of an aging couple, Norman and Ethel Thayer, who spend every summer at their lake house in New England. As they approach Norman's 80th birthday, they are faced with their own mortality and the challenges of growing old. Their relationship with their daughter, Chelsea, is also strained, but her visit to the lake house brings an opportunity for reconciliation. Through heartfelt conversations and shared experiences, the family learns to appreciate the time they have together and find meaning in the beauty of life.
The First Day of the Rest of Your Life follows the lives of a family over the course of several years, delving into the intricate dynamics of their relationships as they navigate the challenges and joys of life. From the struggles of a father-son conflict to the complexities of coming of age and losing one's virginity, the movie captures the ups and downs of family life. With a backdrop of rock music and guitar solos, the story also touches on themes such as death, growing old, midlife crisis, and the longing for connection. Through various significant events like a death on a wedding day, a mother reading her daughter's diary, and scattering of ashes, the narrative weaves a tapestry of emotions and experiences. Set against the backdrop of France, the film spans different years, including 1988, 1993, 1996, 1998, and 2000. From the yearning for love and marriage to the struggles of pregnancy and the challenges of being a medical student, the characters grapple with a range of universal themes that shape their lives. Along the way, the film also explores the deep bond between humans and animals, with pivotal moments involving dogs and their owners. With its honest exploration of family relationships, the movie delves into the complexities of life and the profound impact of our choices.
Head Full of Honey follows the story of a young girl and her grandfather as they embark on a road trip across Italy, encountering a series of misadventures and heartwarming moments along the way. The film explores themes of family, aging, and the beauty of growing old gracefully.
Florida is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a confused man who reminisces about his dead sister while dealing with his own mental confusion. Set in Florida, the film explores themes of growing old, parent-child relationships, and Alzheimer's disease.
The Best Years of a Life follows the journey of an older version of a character as he navigates the challenges of growing old and dealing with memory loss. Set in the picturesque region of Normandy, France, the film explores themes of love, friendship, and the passage of time. With the help of a female veterinarian, the protagonist embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reminisces about his past. While struggling with Alzheimer's disease, he reconnects with his old lover and confronts the mistakes of his youth. The film also features a quirky and memorable Citroën 2CV car and a speeding vehicle scene. Through moments of humor and reflection, the characters examine their lives and find solace in the beauty of their shared memories.
In Paris, a young girl is found dead, wearing an evening dress. Commissioner Maigret investigates her murder and tries to uncover the truth behind her death.
A painter spends a summer day with his family in the French countryside, reminiscing about the past and enjoying the present.
Guy is a heartwarming comedy about a homeless man in Paris who embarks on a journey to uncover his family secret. As he navigates the streets of Paris, he encounters various characters and experiences that lead him to confront his past and find the unexpected connection he never knew existed.
A woman who runs a bar with her older sister has her life disrupted when she has a chance meeting with an old lover.
Laid-back baby boomer Yuichi (Ryo Iwamatsu) is a middle-aged manga artist and singer-songwriter when he isn't at his salaryman day job or watching out for his elderly mother. Suffering from increasing dementia since her husband's death, Mitsue (Harue Akagi) is a constant source of comic energy or annoyance for Yuichi, and he and his son must soon decide if they should put her in a home for the elderly. Jumping back in time, we see how Mitsue (played by Kiwako Harada) tracked the tumult of the latter half of the 20th century, being raised as one of 10 brothers and sisters, surviving the war, and having to push her alcoholic husband (Ryo Kase) along in life. "Pecoross" is directed by the oldest active film director in Japan, Azuma Morisaki, who creates an emotionally complex work that is only the more profound and life-affirming for its cartoonish portrayal.
Marius and Jeannette is a heartwarming comedy drama set in Marseille, France in the 1990s. It tells the story of Marius, an unemployed man in his forties, and Jeannette, a single mother working as a supermarket checkout clerk. Despite their struggles with poverty and the challenges of their pasts, they find love and hope in each other. The film explores themes of unemployment, growing old, love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
When her old resistance buddies come to her looking for someone to helm a financially troubled liberal newspaper, Judith (Simone Signoret) is at first reluctant, but for this old hero of the French anti-Nazi resistance, challenges are hard to ignore. She takes on the job, mortgaging her house to keep the paper solvent. When things take a turn for the worse, because of concerted opposition by conservative forces, she is forced to sell the paper, and she regards this as a personal failure.
In Ogres (2015), a comedian contemplates suicide and grows old with his jealous wife. They bicker constantly and face awkward situations as they navigate through their relationship. The comedian plays the accordion and deals with the loss of their son. They encounter a goose and engage in reckless driving. They also visit a travelling theatre and encounter a nude pregnant woman in a big top. The film explores themes of pregnancy, family conflict, and the fragility of life.
A schoolteacher is sent to a reeducation camp in rural China during the 1950s. He witnesses the dehumanization, abuse of authority, and starvation of prisoners. The documentary includes survivor testimonies and explores the atrocities committed during the Cultural Revolution.
In this pre-code drama, a husband's secret life as a cattle rustler is threatened to be exposed, leading to vigilante justice and a scandalous political campaign.
See How They Fall is a dark comedy crime movie that follows the story of a group of characters who are brought together by revenge and the challenges of growing old. The film explores themes of debt, emotional attachment, and the consequences of violent actions. Throughout the nonlinear timeline, the characters navigate their way through a world filled with blood splatter, dark humor, and unexpected twists.
It tells the story of an older pedant who buys adolescence from Satan.
Laurent is seeking a path in life after living his childhood and teenage years in laziness. He has a conflictual relationship with Rodolphe, his father, and both are too emotional to express their mutual affection. Despite the women of his life hanging around him , Rodolphe has but one obsession: meeting Marguerite again, the first love of his life.
Husbands and wives, lovers and gigolos, all break a sweat when Dr. Marcelin’s newly-revised last will and testament is prematurely exposed.