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Cinematic Representations of Alzheimer's Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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Cinematic Representations of Alzheimer's Disease (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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This book offers a cross-cultural approach to cinematic
representations of Alzheimer's disease in non-mainstream cinema.
Even though Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia,
is a global health issue, it is not perceived or represented
homogenously around the world. Contrary to very well-known
mainstream films, the films discussed do not focus on the negative
aspects normally associated with Alzheimer's disease, but on the
importance of portraying the perspective of the persons living with
Alzheimer's and their personhood. Similarly, this book analyses how
the films use Alzheimer's as a trope to address issues relating to
different areas of life and society such as, for example, family
matters, intergenerational relationships, gender issues, national
traditions versus global modernity, and caring for people with
dementia. By examining an array of films, from crime fiction to
documentary, that each present non-stigmatising representations of
Alzheimer's disease, this in-depth study ultimately demonstrates
the power of culture in shaping meaning.
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