Familiar Touch
Sarah Friedland / US, 2024 / 92 min.
We continue to develop, even in old age – even if we are suffering from dementia. Empathetic, thought-provoking fictional portrait of octogenarian Ruth who has to go into a nursing home. Sarah Friedland’s feature debut won several awards at the Venice Film Festival.
Charming retired chef Ruth is eighty. She is suffering from dementia; her memories are slipping away from her, and she gets people and events muddled up. When her son Steve appears at her door, Ruth fails to recognise him.
Preliminary Film
Before the screening of Familiar Touch, you'll see the 2018 short film Emily (8'). An animated film by Marlies van der Wel about love, self-determination, and taking control of your own destiny.
Details
Director
Sarah Friedland
Production year
2024
Country
US
Original title
Familiar Touch
Length
92 min.
Language
English
Subtitles
NLD
Format
DCP
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