October 25, 2023

AGE-C Teams Collaborate at University of Warwick for Study Day on French Screen Comedy

At the face of decline: Ageing as comedy in contemporary French cinema On Saturday 14th October, members of the French and English team of the AGE-C […]
August 16, 2023

On importance of representation of elderly women in media

Prioritizing the representation of elderly women in media and cinema serves as a vehicle for social change, offering new perspectives on aging, gender roles, and personal narratives. This shift not only enriches artistic expression but also fosters a more inclusive and compassionate society that values individuals across all stages of life.
August 16, 2023

Introduction to AGE-C’s Lecture Series for the Cornelia Goethe Colloquium

Public Lectures on Aging and Gender in European Cinema Starting November 1st, 2023 at Frankfurt Goethe University, Germany When feminist film scholar Laura Mulvey famously described […]
August 15, 2023

#1: Understanding Old Age and Visibility: A Dialogue between Gerontology and Cinema Studies

A kick off panel discussion with our team members, film scientists Prof. Dr. Vinzenz Hediger and Dr. Asja Makarevic and guest lecturers, a specialist on gerontology, […]
August 14, 2023

#2: Man in Search for Meaning: Masculinity and Ageing in a Transnational European Context

Free in-person public lecture by our team member Dr. Luis Freijo, King’s College, University of London 15.11.2023, 6-8 p.m. Goethe University Frankfurt, Campus Westend PEG-Building, Room […]
August 12, 2023

#4: Mothers (as) grandmothers in recent European (small national) cinemas

Free in-person public lecture by our team members Dr. Andrea Virginás and Boglárka Angéla Farkas, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania 20.12.2023, 6-8 p.m. Goethe University Frankfurt, Campus Westend […]
August 11, 2023

#5: (Not) Looking One’s Age: The Double Standard of Ageing On Screen

Free in-person public lecture by our team members Prof. Francesco Pitassio and Dr. Gloria Dagnino, Università degli Studi di Udine  17.01.2024, 6-8 p.m. Goethe University Frankfurt, […]