10 Great Films About Old Age - BFI

"It's true that the experiences of older people have traditionally tended to be neglected within youth-focused pop culture discourse, and that the representation of elderly characters in mainstream cinema has sometimes been problematic or patronising. On the other hand, there's a rich range of films that explore the lives of older people in all their complexity and diversity, focusing, among many other themes, on long marriages, daring journeys, ill health, and new connections and possibilities, as well as the existential questions inevitably arising towards the end of life. Combining well-known classics and more under-the-radar titles, here are 10 excellent examples of senior citizen representation on the silver screen."