Hug 65+ | Doc  31’19”

A documentary about the right of older people for equal access and participation in the digital world. 

How does an older person survive in a tech-dominated world?

What is the role of the state in an aging and constantly digitalized society?

Have we ever thought that what is considered s self-evident knowledge for a younger person, for an older person is not?

And finally… do we recognize that older people have rights in the modern digital world?

Ourania, Penelope, Tasos, Xanthippi, Angeliki and Thodoris, residents of Athens and Patras in Greece, all over 65 years old, talk honestly and with humor about their experiences with computers and how the digitization of almost all services has changed their lives. Representatives of 6 organizations that work with older people discuss the role of the state in ensuring the equal participation of people 65+ in the digital world, so that no human rights are violated due to technological development. According to statistics, in 9 years’ time, it is estimated that 33% of the population in Greece will be over 60 years old. This percentage will hike to 40.8% by 2050. 

It is time to embrace older people. To ensure that they live in an equal world, which includes everyone and leaves no one behind. It is time to embrace ourselves, as we will be in a few years.

Black Cat Award International Film Festival – Best Documentary Short Film for Humanity
Athvikvarumi International Film Festival – Best Social Awareness Short Film
Spotlight Documentary Film Awards – Gold Award Winner Spotlight Documentary
Doha Independent Film Festival – Critic’s Choice Award & Best Documentary Short Film
Singapura Indie Film Festival – Best Social Awareness Short Film
International Film Festival Belgium – Best Documentary Short Film
New Jersey Film Award – Best Documentary Short Film

Credits

Production
People Behind as part of the project “Hug 65+” | 2021 

Script
Asteriou Maria

Director
Xenia Tsilochristou

Representatives of the following organizations participate People Behind, InterMediaKT, IASIS NGO, FRODIZO, 50+ Hellas, Union of Working Consumers of Greece

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