in European Cinema
in European Cinema
Research
AGE-C conducts research on ageing and gender in European cinema.
#1
Male stars are getting older in Hollywood.
In an Observer article, published on May 28, 2023, Wendy Ide discusses why (male) film stars are getting older in Hollywood.
#2
American viewers over 50 would like to see more authentic portrayals of ageing on screen.
The majority of American viewers above 50 are not satisfied with the ways in which U.S. films and TV shows portray their age group.
#3
A CNC study explains why older audiences are not back yet in cinemas.
Due to the COVID crisis, French movie theaters have remained closed for a record of over 300 days between 2020 and 2021
Film
Programs
& EVENTS
AGE-C fosters public discourse on aging and gender in European cinema by curating festival programs for different famous international venues.
Film
Programs
AGE-C aims to foster a public discourse on aging and gender in European cinema by curating festival programs for different famous international venues.
& EVENTS
Discussions
AGE-C highlights cultural representation and film as forces of social participation, inclusion and empowerment.
& LECTURES
AGE-C Quiz time
POLICY PAPERS
AGE-C will contribute towards a better understanding of how the demographic shift toward a “greying continent” poses a challenge for cultural policy as well as social, economic and health policy.
Working &
Policy Papers
Working
POLICY PAPERS
& Policy Papers
AGE-C contributes towards a better understanding of how the demographic shift toward a “greying continent” poses a challenge for cultural policy as well as social, economic and health policy.
Latest News
Call for papers!
We are excited to announce that AGE-C: Ageing and Gender in European Cinema is co-organizing the 2025 SERCIA Conference, dedicated to exploring age and ageing in Anglophone and European cinema. The event will take place from September 3–5, 2025, at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in collaboration with the Faculty of Theatre and Film (FTF) and the Faculty of European Studies...
Call for papers!
AGE-C is delighted to present the call for papers for its first joint publication, a special issue on the topic of ageing in the Autumn issue of the journal NECSUS. The special issue will be co-edited by project members Luis Freijo (King’s College London), Asja Makarević (Goethe University), and Belén Vidal (King’s College London), and is open to receive abstract...
Exploring Ageing and Gender in European Cinema: Building the AGE-C Dataset
The AGE-C project is excited to share a glimpse into our ongoing work on creating a unique dataset that delves into how ageing and gender intersect in contemporary European cinema. While still in development, this dataset—nicknamed “Gargantua”—is set to become a vital resource for uncovering trends, analyzing narratives, and reimagining our understanding of ageing on screen. What’s the Vision? From...