If I Die, It’ll Be of Joy

If I Die, It’ll Be of Joy by Alexis Taillant, Documentary, 80 min, France, 2024, French with English subtitles

In a world that underestimates the power of the elderly, Micheline, Francis and Yves lead a group of older activists on a daring journey to revolutionize senior living, challenging stereotypes and judgments while redefining the notions of sex, love, and aging.

Micheline, 81 years old, dreams of orgasms and tells anyone who will listen that she is burning with desire. Francis, 70, a seasoned activist relentlessly challenges taboos surrounding old age. Yve, 68 years old, feeling like a shell on a stormy sea desperately seeks love. In a world that underestimates the power of the elderly they are part of a group of activists who defy prejudices dare to reinvent sexuality love and rethink old age.

Alexis Taillant (director) In 2009, Alexis Taillant directed his first documentary, «Virages», produced by the company Le Miroir and broadcast on France Televisions in France. The film follows six road accident victims and tells the story of the metamorphosis of their lives. In 2015, he directed the documentary «Stendhal’s Vertigo» co-produced with Italy and Belgium and broadcast on RTBF, France Televisions, RSI and RTS. The film presents the Stendhal syndrome, a strange art- related disease. «Post Love» is his third documentary.