Dir. Nathalie Berger
Production: ZhdK
United States, 81 min.
The documentary tells the story of a dementia resident and her caregivers at the Chagrin Valley Elderly Home, an indoor village that recreates 1950s America. The residents can escape the real world of confusion and pain by retreating into a simulation of familiar scenes of their youth.
Swiss Film Award 2024 (winner for Best Graduation Film)
Visions du Réel 2023 - Jury Prize in the National Competition 2023
Alexis Victor Thalberg Award 2023- AWARD : Main Prize
Doc Boston Film Fesitval 2023 - Best Feature Documentary
Oslo International Film Festival 2023 - Best Feature Documentary
DOK.fest Munich 2023 Closing Film