The Oldest Person in the World

A quiet, reflective documentary that drifts through decades and lives, leaving a gentle ache about time and mortality.

Directed by

Sam Green

Genres

Documentary

Overview

A decade-long global journey chronicles the ever-changing record holders of the title of oldest person alive. What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate, and the joy and profound human experience of being alive.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, earnest and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Aging, death, fate, memory

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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