DOKFILM - MY NEW OLD SELF

Description

From Louise Unmack Kjeldsen From sleepless nights and self-doubts to the forefront of international menopause research: MY NEW OLD SELF combines personal experiences with current scientific findings. An intelligent, touching, and surprisingly entertaining documentary that fundamentally changes the perspective on menopause. What happens to our body and brain when menopause begins? Why do many women suddenly feel like strangers in their own lives? And why do we still know so little about a phase of life that affects almost every woman? Based on her own experiences, Danish director Louise Unmack Kjeldsen embarks on a quest for answers. She talks to affected women and leading researchers investigating the influence of hormonal changes on the body and brain – and explains why menopause has been medically underestimated for so long. MY NEW OLD SELF debunks myths and prejudices. The film makes it clear: Menopause is not a marginal topic but affects our society as a whole – and more knowledge is the key to a better understanding of this phase of life. Switzerland, 2026 / 75 min. Audio: English, German, Danish, Spanish Subtitles: German