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The Academy of Elegant Aging (2023)

Original title: Väärika vananemise akadeemia

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Documentary Duration 28:00

The Academy of Elegant Aging

The self-help and counseling association for the elderly has been operating in Kadriorg for almost 30 years and is fondly called the "Academy of Elegant Aging". The day center gives elderly people the opportunity to realize themselves and communicate even after their loved ones have passed away. There are 13 committees in the association, starting with the security desk and the library and ending with the cafe and the garden. Simple tasks help seniors feel needed.The house is run by 70 year old Heino, who is one of the few men among the lively ladies. He is the one running ...

Director: Sigrid Salutee

Keywords: activity | elderly people | buoyancy | self-help | self-irony | preparations for the party | breakfast | breakfast table | court | huvialaringid | View all »

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Main Data

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Production Firm(s) Skriit
Film Category Documentary
Duration 28:00

Crew

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Producer Sigrid Salutee
Director Sigrid Salutee
Cinematographer Meelis Mikker
Sound Designer Dmitri Natalevitš
Editor Kadri Nikopensius

Partners and Sponsors

  • Kultuuriministeerium
  • EFI
  • Eesti Kultuurkapital
  • ERR
  • Rahvusarhiiv
  • BFM
  • Kinoliit
  • Eesti Filmiajakirjanike ühing
  • Tallinnfilm