representation and narrative

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

The image depicts an older couple having a walk in an autumn park. Both partners look energetic and full of life.

Representation and narrative

This working area studies how European cinemas depict and narrate the concepts of old age and gender, with a specific focus on the comparison and relationship between starring roles for women and other portrayals of old age and gender.

June 23, 2023

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Representation and Narrative: Theoretical and Methodological Approach

Image credit: photographed by Eden Constantino for Unsplash The raised questions will be answered with a combination of close readings of individual films with partially automated serial […]

May 16, 2023

AGE-C AGEING AND GENDER IN EUROPEAN CINEMA

Funded by the Volkswagen Foundation, AGE-C aims to establish cultural gerontology as a key approach in film studies by training a cohort of postdocs to study […]

May 16, 2023

FILMMAKERS, RESEARCHERS AND INTERNATIONAL COLLEAGUES. LOREN IPSUM DELI EST.

The selected six feature films provided a starting platform for reflection and debate. Participants shoot their own short-films during the Course (12 in total) built on […]