Hi everyone, A few days ago I came across the 2020 movie 'The Father' and, I wanted to flag it up to anyone who hasn't already seen it, as an absolutely brilliant portrayal of what it must feel like to be the victim of dementia or of losing cognition for any reason.
It stars Anthony Hopkins, who gives his customary excellent performance as an elderly man going through the confusion of losing cognition on his journey with dementia.
It's not a fun watch, or an action movie by any means, and of course, as is the case with dementia, there is no happy ending. It's quite intense and at times a bit puzzling to follow, but that's because it's portraying confusion and the delusions that can come for someone with a cognitive problem.
If you've ever wondered what it might feel like to be for the cared for in these circumstances, rather than the carer, this is an excellent watch. It really gives insight, and struck a chord with me. It's available to stream on several of the subscription services, so if you come across it at any time, I definitely recommend giving it a try.
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