Movies About Dementia

From Lee Chang-dong, starring Yun Jeong-hie, Lee Da-wit, Kim Hee-ra, Ahn Nae-sang
Rated TV-PG

"Poetry" (2010) is a South Korean film directed by Lee Chang-dong. The film follows an elderly woman named Mija (Yun Jeong-hie) who is struggling to come to terms with an unspeakable tragedy that has struck her family. In an effort to find peace and gain a better understanding of the world around her, Mija enrolls in a poetry class. Through her interactions with the other students, Mija begins to learn the power of words and how they can help her find solace in her difficult situation. As the film progresses, Mija must confront her own inner demons and face her fears, eventually coming to terms with her grief and finding a newfound hope.

From Tony Kaye, starring Adrien Brody, Christina Hendricks, Marcia Gay Harden, Lucy Liu
Rated Not Rated

Detachment is a 2011 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and starring Adrien Brody. The film follows an unconventional teacher (Brody) who is assigned to a high school that is in the midst of an academic and social crisis. Despite his attempts to remain emotionally detached and unaffected by his students’ troubles, the teacher's own troubled past eventually catches up with him. Through his interactions with his students, he begins to develop a sense of hope and an understanding of the importance of human connection. As he guides his students on a path of self-discovery, he learns to confront his own demons and ultimately finds redemption. Detachment is a powerful, emotionally-charged drama that serves as a reminder of the importance of communication and connection in times of crisis.

From Atom Egoyan, starring Christopher Plummer, Kim Roberts, Amanda Smith, Martin Landau
Rated R

From Bille August, starring Sven Wollter, Viveka Seldahl, Reine Brynolfsson, Linda Källgren
Rated PG-13

From John Madden, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Anthony Hopkins, Hope Davis, Jake Gyllenhaal
Rated PG-13

From Phyllida Lloyd, starring Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Richard E. Grant, Susan Brown
Rated PG-13

From Clark Gregg, starring Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Kathryn Alexander
Rated R