New Call for Papers

Ekphrasis. Images, Cinema, Theory, Media (Vol. 34, Issue 2/2025)

Theme: Age and Ageing in European and World Cinema(s)

How does cinema represent, challenge, or redefine what it means to grow older? From ageing stars and gendered roles to industry practices, audiences, and cultural meanings, this special issue explores the many ways film and media engage with age and ageing in the 21st century.

We welcome proposals addressing themes such as:

• Ageing and gender
• Star studies and performance
• Film and industry practices
• Ageing audiences and generational shifts
• Intersectional perspectives on ageing in cinema

Key Dates

• Proposal deadline: 15 September 2025
• Acceptance notice: 25 September 2025
• Full paper deadline: 1 December 2025

🔗 Full CfP & submission guidelines: Ekphrasis Journal Website

This issue is coordinated within the framework of the AGE-C: Ageing and Gender in European Cinema project and the SERCIA 2025 Conference.

Written by: Olena Gepper

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