Topic: Alzheimer's

Direction Charlie Russell

Cast Terry Pratchett

Synopsis Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die (TV) (2011) explores the deeply personal journey of renowned author Terry Pratchett as he grapples with the progressive effects of Alzheimer's disease on his life and creative abilities. The documentary delves into his encounters with...

Direction Florian Zeller

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Olivia Colman · Imogen Poots · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis The Father (2020) follows the story of Anthony, an almost 80-year-old man who is known for his mischievous and caustic behavior. He stubbornly insists on living alone and rejects every caretaker his daughter, Anne, tries to hire. Anne, played by...

Direction Juan José Campanella

Cast Ricardo Darín · Héctor Alterio · Norma Aleandro · Natalia Verbeke

Synopsis Son of the Bride (2001) follows Rafael Belvedere, a 42-year-old man grappling with a midlife crisis. Burdened by his duties, he finds little joy in life. Rafael has dedicated most of his life to managing the restaurant his father, Nino,...

Direction Asghar Farhadi

Cast Peyman Moaadi · Leila Hatami · Sareh Bayat · Shahab Hosseini

Synopsis A Separation (2011) delves into the complex dynamics of a married couple, Nader and Simin, who find themselves at odds over the decision to relocate abroad. Simin is eager to move to another country to secure a brighter future for...

Direction Ignacio Ferreras

Synopsis Wrinkles (2011) explores the bond between Emilio and Miguel, two elderly men residing in a nursing home. Newcomer Emilio, who is in the initial phases of Alzheimer's, receives assistance from Miguel and their peers to steer clear of the dreaded...

Direction Maite Alberdi

Cast Augusto Góngora · Paulina Urrutia

Synopsis The Eternal Memory (2023) delves into the poignant journey of Augusto and Paulina, a couple who have shared a quarter-century of life together. Eight years ago, Augusto received a diagnosis that would alter their lives forever: Alzheimer's disease. The documentary...

Direction Bruno Collet

Synopsis Mémorable (S) (2019) follows Louis, a talented painter, and his wife Michelle as they encounter peculiar and unsettling occurrences. Their reality begins to warp, with the environment around them undergoing inexplicable transformations. Gradually, the furniture, everyday objects, and even the...

Direction Nick Cassavetes

Cast Ryan Gosling · Rachel McAdams · James Garner · Sam Shepard

Synopsis The Notebook (2004) is a romantic drama that traces the passionate love story of Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams) and Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling), who first cross paths at a lively carnival during the 1940s. Despite their deep connection, their differing...

Direction Marta Romero Coll

Synopsis Toda una vida (2023) chronicles the enduring love story of Paco and Trini, a couple whose bond is tested by the cruel hand of Alzheimer's. Compelled by his wife's diagnosis, Paco makes the heart-wrenching choice to place Trini in a...

Direction Claudia Pinto

Cast Carme Elías · Juan Carlos Corazza

Synopsis Mientras seas tú (2023) follows the poignant journey of Carme Elias, a veteran actress with an illustrious 50-year career in theater, film, and television, as she grapples with a recent diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Collaborating with her director and friend...

Direction Sixue Qiao

Cast Badema · Yider

Synopsis The Cord of Life (2022) follows the poignant journey of ALUS, a wandering electronic musician, as he returns to the expansive grasslands with his mother, who is grappling with Alzheimer's disease. The film captures the tender and heartfelt moments they...

Direction Lee Chang-Dong

Cast Yun Jeong-hie · Ahn Nae-sang · David Lee · Kim Hee-ra

Synopsis Poetry (2010) is a poignant drama that follows the journey of an elderly woman named Mija, who resides in a small suburban city near the Han River with her middle-school grandson. Known for her vibrant style, adorned with flower-decorated hats...

Direction Paul Abbott · John Alexander

Cast John Simm · Jim Broadbent · Shaun Dooley · Olivia Colman

Synopsis Exile (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping drama series crafted by Paul Abbott and penned by Danny Brocklehurst. This psychological thriller unfolds a deeply personal narrative of redemption. The story revolves around Tom Ronstadt, a journalist residing in London whose...

Direction Carles Bosch

Cast Pasqual Maragall

Synopsis Bicycle, Spoon, Apple (2010) chronicles the journey of Pasqual Maragall, who received an Alzheimer's diagnosis in the fall of 2007. In response to this challenging news, Maragall and his family embarked on a mission to combat the disease, with the...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Gong Li · Chen Daoming · Zhang Huiwen · Guo Tao

Synopsis Coming Home (2014) follows the story of Lu Yanshi and Feng Wanyu, a deeply committed couple whose lives are abruptly torn apart when Lu is imprisoned in a labor camp due to political reasons, coinciding with Feng's severe injury in...

Direction David Sieveking

Cast Margarete Sieveking · Malte Sieveking · David Sieveking

Direction Sarah Polley

Cast Julie Christie · Gordon Pinsent · Olympia Dukakis · Wendy Crewson

Synopsis Away From Her (2006) follows the story of Grant (Gordon Pinsent) and Fiona (Julie Christie), a couple deeply in love after decades of marriage. Their bond is evident through their unique private language and mutual affection. Retired and living in...

Direction Dani Feixas

Cast Alain Hernández · Luisa Gavasa · Neus Asensi

Synopsis París 70 (2023) follows the journey of Jan, who is tasked with caring for her mother, who is battling Alzheimer's disease. Each day, her mother repeatedly asks the same question, leaving Jan in a state of confusion. Determined to find...

Direction Xacio Baño

Cast Mabel Rivera · Xosé Barato · Fernando Morán

Synopsis Anacos (S) (2012) follows the narrative of an individual whose existence mirrors the simplicity and predictability of a basic sponge cake recipe. The film delves into the mundane yet comforting routines of daily life, exploring how even the most ordinary...

Direction Richard Glatzer · Wash Westmoreland

Cast Julianne Moore · Alec Baldwin · Kristen Stewart · Kate Bosworth

Synopsis Still Alice (2014) centers around Alice Howland, a distinguished linguistics professor leading a contented life with her spouse and three adult offspring. However, her world begins to unravel as she starts experiencing memory lapses and struggles to recall words. Upon...