
Iris
2014

Representation Score
Excellent
2014
Director
Lina Plioplyte
Runtime
75 minutes
Average Rating
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Advanced Style is a vibrant reclaiming of identity that challenges societal invisibility often imposed on the elderly. By focusing on women aged 62 to 95, the film uses fashion as a tool of empowerment to challenge ageist norms. The documentary’s greatest strength lies in its portrayal of aging women as powerful and autonomous rather than passive. It shifts the focus from conformity to personal autonomy. However, the film’s impact is limited by a lack of racial and LGBTQ+ diversity. The demographic profile remains largely homogeneous, narrowing the scope of its celebration of non-conformity.
Category Breakdown
The film highlights unconventional lifestyles that go against traditional norms, but it doesn't focus on specific LGBTQ+ stories. Instead, it emphasizes individual expression and freedom.
The documentary presents strong women who play key roles in driving the story. It avoids the cliché of diminishing women's influence and instead showcases their strength, intelligence, and independence.
The cast is predominantly made up of women of European descent, with few diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds represented. While individual cultural histories are shared, the overall demographic is fairly uniform.
The film critiques Western consumer culture and the fixation on youth, promoting authentic self-expression over strict traditional standards of beauty.
The narrative addresses physical changes due to aging without focusing on frailty. However, it does not specifically address neurodivergence or visible physical disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Advanced Style examines the lives of seven unique New Yorkers whose eclectic personal style and vital spirit have guided their approach to aging. Based on Ari Seth Cohen’s famed blog of the same name, this film paints intimate and colorful portraits of independent, stylish women aged 62 to 95 who are challenging conventional ideas about beauty, aging, and Western’s culture’s increasing obsession with youth.

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