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Clarrie and Lex are mutually supportive old mates. However, the onset of senility threatens and finally destroys their independence. Good performances and sensitive portrayal of problems of aged men.
Credits
director
Jane Karslake
production company
Swinburne Institute of Technology. Film and Television School
Language
English
Duration
00:15:30:00
Colour
Colour
ACMI Identifier
34513
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Aging
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Old age
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged men - Health and hygiene
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aging
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental illness
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Old age
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Senile dementia
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
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