Gloria is one of a series of films capturing the experiences of people during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was scripted collaboratively with older people in the community and food bank volunteers from various charities in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Gloria is an independent and active older women both before and during the Covid lockdown – despite being confined to her home, she has adapted her activity to still lead a fulfilling, engaging life. This is until she has an accident rendering her semi immobile however; the injury leaves Gloria vulnerable to isolation and ill health, exacerbated by the Covid lockdown.
Produced – Danielle Giddins
Directed – Katja Robers
Script Lead – Danielle Giddins
Sound – Matt Tuckey
Cast – Helen Russel and Simran Khan
- Director of Photography
- Editor
- Producer
- Script Lead