January 21, 2026

New Publication: Ekphrasis Special Issue on Age and Ageing in European and World Cinema(s)

We are happy to announce a new collective scholarly publication emerging from the AGE-C project, published in December 2025. Ekphrasis, Volume 34, Issue 2 (2025), edited […]
December 10, 2025

New Publication: AGE-C Data Paper in NECSUS – European Journal of Media Studies

New Publication: AGE-C Data Paper in NECSUS – European Journal of Media Studies We are pleased to announce the publication of the data paper “AGE-C: A […]
December 10, 2025

AGE-C edits a special section on Ageing and Media for NECSUS: A breakdown of topics and articles

The first collective, traditional output coming for the work of AGE-C was published in December 2025. Co-edited by AGE-C postdoc members Luis Freijo and Asja Makarević, […]
August 18, 2025

New Publication by Dr. Andrea Virginás in Ekphrasis: Middle-Aged Eco-Warrior Women on Screen

We are delighted to share the latest publication by our colleague and AGE-C team member Dr. Andrea Virginás, titled Empowering Archetypes: Middle-Aged ‘Eco-Warrior’ Women in Small […]
July 4, 2025

New Publication Alert: “The Double Standard of Screen Age: An Exploration ThroughCultural Gerontology and Production Studies”

Mediascapes journal 25/2025 Gloria DagninoUniversità degli Studi di UdineFrancesco PitassioUniversità degli Studi di Udine This article investigates the underexplored concept of “screen age” within the Italian […]
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.
June 23, 2023

Circulation and impact on society

This working area examines how "lasting" star images carry the affective memory of film heritage and narratives of social change. It analyzes how the presence of senior stars in genres like comedy influences and reflects social change. These representations are also investigated in the context of evolving perceptions of aging and well-being.
June 23, 2023

Mode of production

This working area explores how media representation, production strategies, and demographics interact. It studies how these aspects adapt to audience changes and trends, including the role of influential figures in endorsing new formats. It also looks at production differences in European countries and the influence of supranational entities on these patterns.