A poignant journey through the lives of an entire generation, told through the stories of its longest-living members. Screening as part of Beat Film Festival 2026.
The Oldest Person in the World
- Date:
- 7 Jun 2026,
16:00–17:30
- Age restrictions
- 18+
2024, Sam Green
United States
87 minutes, English with Russian subtitles
Documentary
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In portraying people who have outlived a century, the director constructs a narrative that is associative rather than sequential. Not only he explores the habitat and daily lives of these centenarians, but also reflects with them on time and death.
Shot from The Oldest Person in the World, 2024
Green has a frank, slightly skeptical way of looking at the world, which lends itself to the contemplative, slightly singsongy voice-over he supplies, guiding us through a project with concerns far beyond just aging.
— Peter Debruge, The Variety
Sam Green’s protagonists look into the very essence of existence and reflect on it without pretence or embellishment. This candour transforms the film into a fully-fledged memorial to its participants.
