How to Care for the Senile
Shot in a retirement home over a period of two years, this film raises the question of "how to take care". The director films with great tenderness, not only the daily life of patients with senile dementia, but also the work of caregivers. Widely broadcast, the film sparked lively debate on the care and support society in Japan.
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How to Care for the Senile
- Overview
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Status
Released
Release Date
May 17, 1986
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
痴呆性老人の世界
Production Companies
Iwanami Productions
Director
Sumiko Haneda
Description
Shot in a retirement home over a period of two years, this film raises the question of "how to take care". The director films with great tenderness, not only the daily life of patients with senile dementia, but also the work of caregivers. Widely broadcast, the film sparked lively debate on the care and support society in Japan.
