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Interpreting the Unfamiliar, with 'Familiar Touch' director Sarah Friedland
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Writer-director Sarah Friedland joins us to discuss 'Familiar Touch,' her debut feature that follows Ruth, an octogenarian woman navigating memory and desire as she transitions into assisted living.
We explore how the film reclaims the coming-of-age genre for older characters, with Sarah describing it as a "coming-of-old-age" story that emphasizes how Ruth remains herself even as her world transforms. From the lengthy development process to working with Kathleen Chalfant in the lead role, Sarah offers insights into bringing this Venice Film Festival award-winner to life while challenging both cinematic conventions and societal attitudes toward aging.
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