The Oldest Person in the World (2026)

6.0/10 • 87 min • Documentary

Overview

A decade-long global journey chronicles the ever-changing record holders of the title of oldest person alive. What begins as a portrait of longevity becomes a meditation on the passage of time, the randomness of fate, and the joy and profound human experience of being alive.

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