Atenas, Rodriguez Julieta2026-01-152026-01-152024-12-02Magyar Gerontológia, Vol. 16 (2024): Conference Issue , 111-112https://hdl.handle.net/2437/402689Media representation, such as shows and films, are commonly the primary source through which younger people encounter a variety of depictions of old age and medical conditions. These portrayals significantly shape public perceptions. Taking this into consideration this research investigates contemporary portrayals of ageing and memory, with a particular focus on dementia, in Global North cinema. It examines how recent Western films reflect a change of the societal perceptions of ageing and memory in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.application/pdfageingmemorycovid-19Global North CinemafolyóiratcikkOpen AccessRodriguez Julieta Atenashttps://doi.org/10.47225/mg/16/kulonszam/16036Magyar GerontológiaKulonszam16Gerontológia2062-3690