Lives Well Lived
Lives Well Lived

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Lives Well Lived

2018
Movie
72 min
English

Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old. Through their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. These men and women open the vault on their journey into old age through family histories, personal triumph and tragedies, loves and losses - seeing the best and worst of humanity along the way. Their stories will make you laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire you.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Google Users96%
Director: Sky BergmanGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the lives and wisdom of ten individuals aged 75 to 101. Through intimate interviews, the film captures their reflections on love, loss, happiness, and the lessons they've learned throughout their long lives. It offers a poignant and inspiring look at aging and the enduring human spirit.

Critical Reception

Lives Well Lived was generally well-received by critics and audiences for its heartwarming and insightful portrayal of its elderly subjects. Reviewers often praised its gentle approach, the profound wisdom shared by the interviewees, and its ability to evoke emotion and reflection. It resonated with viewers looking for uplifting and thought-provoking content.

What Reviewers Say

  • A touching and inspiring collection of life lessons from centenarians and near-centenarians.

  • Offers profound insights into happiness, love, and the art of living a fulfilling life.

  • A gentle and beautifully crafted documentary that celebrates the wisdom of age.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved "Lives Well Lived," frequently describing it as a beautiful, inspiring, and heartwarming film. Many appreciated the profound wisdom shared by the elderly subjects and found the documentary to be a moving and uplifting experience that offered valuable life perspectives.

Awards & Accolades

Audience Award Winner at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (2018).

Fun Fact

Director Sky Bergman initially intended to make a short film about her 101-year-old neighbor, Mona G., but decided to expand it into a feature-length documentary after realizing the universal appeal of the wisdom shared by older individuals.

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