Dementia on Screen: Global Perspectives

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Alzheimers, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive disease linked to ageing and now ranks among the leading causes of death worldwide. Set within its social, medical and economic context, the book surveys documentaries and a wide range of fiction films, from tragedy and melodrama to black comedy and thrillers.

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