Not My Film (2025)

There is the male gaze, the post-colonial gaze, and the anthropocentric gaze — but what about the gaze of youth? A diverse group of older people far over 65 re-perform stereotypical film scenes about older age: scenes of poor health, lack of mental sharpness and sexual invisibility. But do these cinematic images really correspond to their own reality? This documentary emphasizes that there is a need to challenge the dominant 'gaze of youth' and accept more multi-layered perspectives about later life.

Director: Astra Zoldnere
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 30 min
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Music: Andris Indāns
Cinematography: Ron Rosenberg
Editing: Urte Alfs
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not My Film about?
There is the male gaze, the post-colonial gaze, and the anthropocentric gaze — but what about the gaze of youth? A diverse group of older people far over 65 re-perform stereotypical film scenes about older age: scenes of poor health, lack of mental sharpness and sexual invisibility. But do these cinematic images really correspond to their own reality? This documentary emphasizes that there is a need to challenge the dominant 'gaze of youth' and accept more multi-layered perspectives about later life.
Who directed Not My Film?
Not My Film was directed by Astra Zoldnere.
How long is Not My Film?
Not My Film has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
What genre is Not My Film?
Not My Film is a Documentary film.
Where was Not My Film produced?
Not My Film was produced in Germany.