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2001

2007
PG-13Director
Sarah Polley
Runtime
110 minutes
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Fiona and Grant have been married for nearly 50 years. They have to face the fact that Fiona’s absent-mindedness is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. She must go to a specialized nursing home, where she slowly forgets Grant and turns her affection to Aubrey, another patient in the home.
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AI Analysis
Away from Her is a psychologically deep drama that excels in its empathetic and nuanced treatment of cognitive disability. By focusing on the lived reality of Alzheimer's, it avoids common tropes and provides a sophisticated look at neurodivergence. The film also succeeds in deconstructing gendered expectations. It moves away from stoic male archetypes and explores the vulnerability of both partners as their traditional roles dissolve under the weight of illness. However, the film's impact is limited by a lack of intersectionality. The narrative is confined to a homogeneous demographic, offering almost no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial perspectives.

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