Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company
Synopsis
At Baycrest, an old-age home in Toronto, we follow a social worker as she talks to residents, particularly Max, Claire, Ida, and Rachel. The film opens on Claire's birthday, she's 89; Max, a tiny cheerful man, is her close friend. Rachel is lonesome, missing her son, complaining he rarely visits. Ida relies on memory for her solace. Helen has no memory and doesn't recognize her daughter; her moods swing. Murray keeps his cap on and likes women. Staff members bring medication, provide care, and offer small talk. Memory is fleeting: Claire re-experiences the death of a close companion several times, each time without remembering her previous grieving. Lives are circumscribed
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan King
- Original Score
- Robert Carli
- Original Title
- Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Allan King Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan King
Robert Carli
Peter Walker
Nick Hector
Kathy Avrich-Johnson, Allan King
Department Leadership Roster
Allan King
Director
Peter Walker
Director of Photography
Allan King
Producer
Robert Carli
Original Music Composer
Nick Hector
Editor
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What is Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company about?
At Baycrest, an old-age home in Toronto, we follow a social worker as she talks to residents, particularly Max, Claire, Ida, and Rachel. The film opens on Claire's birthday, she's 89; Max, a tiny cheerful man, is her close friend. Rachel is lonesome, missing her son, complaining he rarely visits. Ida relies on memory for her solace. Helen has no memory and doesn't recognize her daughter; her moods swing. Murray keeps his cap on and likes women. Staff members bring medication, provide care, and offer small talk. Memory is fleeting: Claire re-experiences the death of a close companion several times, each time without remembering her previous grieving. Lives are circumscribed
Who directed Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company?
Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company was directed by Allan King.
Who stars in Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company?
The principal cast of Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company includes Not specified.
When was Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company released and how long is it?
Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Memory for Max, Claire, Ida and Company was composed by Robert Carli.