Fortunately, there are numerous films that have the courage to tackle old age, often demonstrating how this period of life can still be full of surprises and new opportunities. Movies like Ella and John, Our Souls at Night, Marigold Hotel or Italian Free – Free, are just a few examples among the many in which old age is addressed under different nuances, with themes ranging from memory and time to illness, without forgetting to also talk about the relationships and new adventures that can be experienced. Another title belonging to this category is Queen Bees – Ageless emotions.
Directed in 2021 by Michael Lembeck – known for films What happened to Santa Claus? (2002) e Santa Claus is in trouble (2006) – this offers viewers a story as moving as it is funny about that phase of life too often considered in negative terms. Originally the title of the film was Welcome to Pine Grove!but it was later changed to Queen Bees – Ageless emotions, which apart from the Italian subtitle refers to queen bees and their being the heart of the hive and what happens in it. So are the protagonists of this film, women full of resources and surprises.
It is therefore a light-hearted comedy that offers many food for thought and good feelings, which can now be discovered or rediscovered thanks to its television broadcast. In this article, we will therefore delve into some of the main curiosities relating to Queen Bees – Ageless emotions. By continuing to read here it will be possible to find further details relating to the plotto the cast of actors and to true story which inspires us. Finally, the main ones will also be listed streaming platforms containing the film in their catalogue.
The plot and cast of Queen Bees – Ageless emotions
The protagonist of the film is Helen Wilson, an elderly widow who has gained her independence and lives her daily routine peacefully. However, when the house she lives in needs to be renovated, the woman is forced to move for the necessary period to an elderly community, the Pine Grove Senior Community. Initially it is not easy for her to get used to sharing space with other people, and the internal dynamics of her center disorientate her. She feels like she’s back in high school, she has to participate in group activities and courses of various kinds.
In fact, he finds himself dealing with widows who are still energetic and vital, ruthless bridge tournaments and a small group of overbearing “bad girls”. However, it will be precisely the latter who manage to bring her out of her shell and get back into the game. Little by little, thanks to her new friends, Helen rediscovers the joy of sharing and, against all her expectations, she also has the opportunity to fall in love with her again, after so many years, thanks to the arrival of Dan, a new guest at the facility. Soon, Helen will therefore find herself having to choose where she wants to spend the rest of her life.
The actress plays Helen Wilson Ellen BurstynOscar-winning actress best known for films The exorcist (1973) e Alice doesn’t live here anymore (1975). Next to her, in the role of her daughter, Laura, there is the actress Elizabeth Mitchellwhile nephew Peter Crane is played by Matthew Barnes. They then act in the film Loretta Devine as Sally Hanson, Jane Curtin in that of Janet Poindexter, Ann Margret in that of Margot Clark and the actor Christopher Lloyd – the iconic Doc of Back to the Future – in the role of Arthur Lane. Instead, Dan Simpson, the man Helen falls in love with, plays the role James Caanhere in his last film appearance before his death.
The true story behind the film
Although not a real adaptation of a real story, Queen Bees – Ageless emotions it is in any case based on a true story that happened to the film producer’s grandmother Harrison Powell, who found a second chance at love after moving into a retirement community as a widow. According to what Powell said, in the new environment the grandmother first found herself dealing with a series of dynamics such as groups of friends, likes and dislikes, jokes and games. Initially, again according to the producer’s words, the woman didn’t want to know about any of this.
“But the initial reluctance slowly gave way to the desire to get back into the game. She went back to making friends, laughing, swimming and even falling in love. She also met a wonderful man and ended up marrying him. Hers was a life lesson that deserved to be told. Ultimately, it is an invitation to never close the doors and to remain optimistic, whatever age everyone is”. This is how, looking at the second life his grandmother had, Powell got the inspiration for the film, which focuses on second chances in life and never ceasing to be surprised.
The trailer of Queen Bees – Ageless emotions and where to watch it in streaming and on TV
Unfortunately Queen Bees – Ageless emotions it is not present on any of the streaming platforms currently active in Italy. However, it is present in the television schedule of Friday 26 April at 9.20pm On the canal Rai 3. Consequently, for a limited period of time it will also be present on the platform Rai Play, where it will therefore be possible to see it even beyond the moment of its broadcast. All you need to do is access the completely free platform to find the film and start watching.
