Sunday May 17 | 3:30 PM | Kino Muza 1
Discussion: What Is Longevity?
after the screening of THE OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD, dir. Sam Green
Developed over a decade of the director’s travels around the world, the film follows the ever-changing record holders – the oldest people on Earth. The portrait of longevity becomes a reflection on the passage of time, the unpredictability of fate, and the joy of savoring life. With each encounter, the director’s fascination with the title merges with his personal experiences. The film blends humor, warmth, and a hint of melancholy, providing a profound and playful look at the art of being alive.
Why does longevity fascinate us so much? What does a long life actually mean – beyond the number of years? We will examine longevity from various perspectives, considering what lies behind this concept and how our lives change as time passes.
Guests:
Joanna Zapała – psychologist, specialist in clinical psychology, and a certified psychotherapist with the European Association for Psychotherapy. She is also a certified psycho-oncologist and a supervisor in psycho-oncology. Co-founder and academic director of the postgraduate programmes: ‘Clinical Psycho-oncology’ and ‘Psychology of Longevity’ at SWPS University. For many years she has been involved in non-governmental activities. Founder and President of the Centre for Integral Psychotherapy in Poznań.
Agnieszka Pluto-Prądzyńska – PhD in Health Sciences; her practical and academic work focuses on the impact of lifestyle on the immune system and general health. She is a university lecturer and Head of the Lifestyle Medicine Laboratory at Poznań University of Medical Sciences. Ambassador of the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization in Poland. She promotes a healthy lifestyle based on practice and experience, combining physical activity, health education and patient care. Organiser of the scientific conference ‘Lifestyle Medicine for Longevity. Blue Zones Inspirations’.
Moderator:
Agnieszka Cienciała – film educator, arts animator and cultural events producer. Certified Trainer with the Familylab Association. A graduate in Child Psychology from SWPS University. Since 2007, she has been associated with the Muza Cinema in Poznań, where she runs educational, artistic and workshop projects for various age groups. She has been a certified trainer with the ‘Spotkanie’ Psychology Practice since 2011.
