The Canadian film 'Away from Her' is a story of Grant (Gordan Pinsent) who is coping with his wife Fiona (Julie Christie) as she fades into Alzheimer's disease after a 50-year marriage. Fiona understands she is "loosing her mind" but is prepared to transition to an institution even though Grant resists and doesn't want to spend one moment 'away from her.'
The story is told in flashback but this screenplay is as intimate as they come. Within the first few scenes of this film you know you are in for something truly special. You begin to feel the possibilities of your grandparents, your parents and even yourselves making the tough adjustment of loosing a partner or someone you have spent the best part of your life with. Suddenly, you experience the most difficult task of not having them with you.
Credit the beauty of this screenplay to 28-year-old director Sarah Polly, who directed her first film at age 20. She has a skill and maturity that far exceeds many of her more seasoned peers. Her expertise shines through in every scene. Nothing is wasted. Each scene will keep you riveted in your seat as she manages to weave tiny bits of humor throughout.
'Away from Her' is a film you should share with your partner, parents and grandparents. It's a story that will teach us about a reality we may all face one day.
Don't miss it.
The story is told in flashback but this screenplay is as intimate as they come. Within the first few scenes of this film you know you are in for something truly special. You begin to feel the possibilities of your grandparents, your parents and even yourselves making the tough adjustment of loosing a partner or someone you have spent the best part of your life with. Suddenly, you experience the most difficult task of not having them with you.
Credit the beauty of this screenplay to 28-year-old director Sarah Polly, who directed her first film at age 20. She has a skill and maturity that far exceeds many of her more seasoned peers. Her expertise shines through in every scene. Nothing is wasted. Each scene will keep you riveted in your seat as she manages to weave tiny bits of humor throughout.
'Away from Her' is a film you should share with your partner, parents and grandparents. It's a story that will teach us about a reality we may all face one day.
Don't miss it.