My late grandmother, Meme, never let her age get in the way of living, because she knew as long as you had passion in your life, a young heart would never die.   She would fit right in with the old rebels in this heartwarming story, where old bodies run away from the horrors of old age and find comfort in the grace of the production of musical harmony.

Dustin Hoffman makes his directorial debut with Quartet, a movie that warms the heart right up in the cold bone of winter with this spicy concoction of drama, comedy and musicianship.  A celebration of the soul and a reminder that age is only a number with a measure of stock that depends on our own choices.  This film is a delight to take part in and is goodwill ambassador for elderly people who feel like their youthful abilities have departed. (more…)