Ladies and Gentlemen over 65 (2002)

• Documentary

"Looking for men and women aged over 65" was the small ad in a local newspaper in Wuppertal, through which the choreographer Pina Bausch sought senior performers for the remake of her dance spectacle "Kontakthof". 26 amateurs aged from 65 to 72 were selected. They rehearsed for over a year and the premiere took place in the early 2000s in Wuppertal. Lilo Mangelsdorff has accompanied this exceptional project with a camera. The result is a touching film, which focuses on the dancers' stand with their fears and inhibitions, their enthusiasm and passion.

Rating

8.5 / 10 (2 votes)

Release date

October 19, 2002

Runtime

1h 10m

Language

German

Director

Lilo Mangelsdorff

Status

Released