2023-11-28 10:23:27
France holds the European record for centenarians: there are an average of 30,000. For 52 minutes, Céline Martel takes the viewer into their daily lives. That of Jacqueline, 103 years old, who paints daily. “Seeing the sun rise every morning, wondering what this day will bring me, understanding and enjoying nature, that’s enough,” she says. There is also Marie, 101 years old and extremely active. She goes tree climbing, swimming and still cultivates her vegetable garden.
“I’m a bit of a daredevil, I have to move. When you get older, you can do a lot of things besides sit,” she laughs, comfortable in front of the camera. Or the very moving couple formed by René, 101 years old, and Denise, 100 years old. “My children are the age I was when I thought I was oldcomments the husband.They are 80 years old! »
Be active, cheerful and above all optimistic
They all eat healthily, practice physical activity and are well looked after. According to the various geriatricians intervening throughout the images, these are three pillars of longevity. If science has not yet unraveled the mystery of centenarians, numerous studies affirm that our genetics ultimately play only a small role.
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By leaving plenty of room for laughter, Céline Martel’s documentary also highlights the importance of the mind. The most active, cheerful and, above all, optimistic people are the most likely to live a long life. At 98 years old, Jean-Baptiste knows it. In his very moving testimony, he explains that he overcame the death of his wife and his brothers thanks to faith. “It allows me to accept certain situations philosophically and calmly, hoping that the days that follow will be better, which has always happened until now. » To reach 100 years old, he takes care to nourish his body and mind well. He hardly drinks alcohol, takes Russian lessons and maintains ties with his neighbors. “It’s quite simple, in the end. »
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