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Deep Dive: While You're Still You (2024)

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While You're Still You
While You're Still You follows Carme Elias, a significant figure in Spanish theatre, film, and television, as she faces Alzheimer's Disease after a 50-year career. The documentary, directed by Claudia Pinto Emperador, captures Carme's final conscious moments, intertwining her fictional roles with her personal experiences. This approach provides insight into the complexities of memory and identity. The film emphasizes Carme Elias's dignity and artistic expression while navigating her diagnosis. It reflects on her life and career, offering a moving look at how she confronts the realities of Alzheimer's with the support of her friend and director, Claudia Pinto. The documentary runs for 72 minutes and is produced in Spain, featuring both Catalan and Spanish languages.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Carme Elias, a Spanish cultural icon.
  • •Follow her artistic expression amid Alzheimer's.
  • •See how memory shapes identity in her life.

Did You Know

•Carme Elias has a 50-year career in theatre, film, and television.
•The documentary is directed by Claudia Pinto Emperador.
•The film has a duration of 72 minutes.
•The production country of the film is Spain.

Perfect For

Spanish theatre loversAlzheimer's awareness advocatesFans of Carme Elias