Still Alice

About Still Alice

'Still Alice' is a heart-wrenching drama film released in 2014. It tells the story of Alice Howland, a successful linguistics professor who starts forgetting words, eventually diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She struggles to stay connected to the woman she once was, all while her relationships with her family start to rearrange. Despite the progressive loss of memory, Alice fights to not only to remember her true self, but also make every moment count.

Making / Production

'Still Alice' is an adaption from Lisa Genova’s 2007 bestselling novel. Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland directed the film. The production process was marked with the challenge as Glatzer was battling ALS at the time of filming. Despite the personal turmoil, the directors captured the heart and soul of the book, delivering an authentic film about the devastating disease.

Actors

• Julianne Moore - Alice Howland: Moore delivers an extraordinary performance as Alice Howland, depicting the progressive stages of Alzheimer's with precision.
• Alec Baldwin - John Howland: Baldwin plays Alice's husband John, struggling with his wife's condition and juggling his career. His portrayal of a conflicted and emotional man is powerful.
• Kristen Stewart - Lydia Howland: Stewart plays Alice's youngest daughter who aspires to be an actress. Her strained relationship with her mother adds another layer to the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Director Richard Glatzer could only communicate by typing onto an iPad with his toe during filming due to his illness.
• 'Still Alice' is the only film that was acquired by Sony Pictures and Lifetime before its premiere.
• Julianne Moore met with women diagnosed with Alzheimer's to prepare for her role.

Awards

Among numerous award nominations, Julianne Moore won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA for Best Actress for her role in 'Still Alice'.

Quotes

• “I am not suffering, I am struggling.” - Alice
• “Live in the moment.” - John
• “I wish I had cancer.” - Alice

Music, Soundtrack

• "If I Had a Boat" by Lyle Lovett
• "String Quartet No. 14 in D minor ('Death and the Maiden'), D. 810" by Schubert
• "Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac