The oldest person in the world

The Oldest Person in the World, directed by Sam Green - documentary - USA - 2026 - 87 min.

The film shows the oldest people in the world, combining reflection on time, chance and joy of life with the personal experiences of the director. Humor, warmth and light melancholy create a deep, playful look at the art of being alive.

The film, made during the director's decade-long journey around the world, tells the story of the ever-changing record holders — the oldest people on Earth. The portrait of longevity becomes a reflection on the passage of time, the randomness of fate and the joy of tasting life. With the subsequent meetings of the director with the oldest people on our planet, his fascination with the title is intertwined with the personal experience of years, joys and hardships of life. The film combines humor, warmth and a touch of melancholy, offering a deep and playful look at the art of being alive — full of irony, sincerity and formal lightness.