This entertaining film tells the stories of people who have shaped our time over the past 40 years and, against society’s expectations and despite fading strength, continue to hold their own with their courage, self-will, curiosity and radicalness.

Still in demand as an actress, rabbi or scientist – society depends on their experiences, creativity and knowledge. At a time when aging is still seen as a threat, and scenes of poverty among the elderly, dementia and generation conflicts dominate public debate, the viewer is given the chance to identify with our protagonists. They demonstrate a variety of ways to deal with aging and to live a life full of passion and willpower.

Written and directed by Angela Scheele, Marion Kollbach Director of photography Axel Schneppat, Matthias Wittkuhn, Martina Radwan Sound Markus Schmidt, Tobias Klutke Edited by Maria Hemmleb Speaker Anne Weber Location Manager Britta Lehnert Production manager Jörg Kunkel Producer Dr. Sunna Altnöder Head of production Ulrich Lenze Produced for NDR / Arte Editorial department Kathrin Bronnert (NDR/Arte) Locations Deutschland, New York, London Shooting period November - December 2013 Broadcast 05.09.2014, Arte Format/duration Documentary, 1 x 52 min. » back