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The Substance
This is a remarkable film. It is one of the most powerful, visceral portrayals I have seen of the intersection of ageism and sexism. See more in my blog.

Issi Israel Doron
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Will & Harper
A beautiful gerontological movie on friendship and transsexuality in older age.

Issi Israel Doron
Oct 24, 20241 min read


Thelma
Thelma is a wonderful gerontological movie, which breaks traditional stereotypes on old age, gender, and ageing.

Issi Israel Doron
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Driving Madeleine
A classic gerontological drama: the meeting of an aging woman with her taxi driver - which breaks down stereotypes and ageist approaches.

Issi Israel Doron
Apr 21, 20241 min read


The Duke
What makes a gerontological movie a good movie? Is it simply that the stars are older actors? Is it that the story engages elder issues?...

Issi Israel Doron
Sep 10, 20222 min read


Good Luck to You Leo Grande
Good Luck to You Leo Grande is certainly a gerontological movie to watch. You can love it, you can hate it, but you will not stay...

Issi Israel Doron
Jul 21, 20222 min read


An Englishman in New York
Question: Do you know who's STING's song "Englishman in New York" written about? If you don't know - you'll know by the end of this blog....

Issi Israel Doron
Jan 15, 20222 min read
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