France.tv Doc Follows Three Teens' Month-Long Stay in Nursing Home
A new documentary, "Mon stage chez les vieux" (My Internship with the Elderly), airing on France.tv, follows three high school students aged 16 to 18 who are required to spend four weeks in a nursing home (Ehpad) as part of a mandatory internship. Directed by Delphine Corrard, the film captures the surprising, touching, and even cheerful experiences of these young people as they interact with elderly residents. The documentary highlights how this forced encounter can have positive outcomes, challenging preconceptions about intergenerational relationships. The film is available on the French streaming platform France.tv and was reviewed by Le Monde on August 12, 2026.
Key facts
- Documentary titled 'Mon stage chez les vieux' airs on France.tv.
- Directed by Delphine Corrard.
- Follows three high school students aged 16-18.
- Students are required to spend four weeks in an Ehpad (nursing home).
- The experience is described as surprising, touching, and cheerful.
- The film suggests that forcing such encounters can be beneficial.
- Review published by Le Monde on August 12, 2026.
- Available on France.tv streaming platform.
Entities
Artists
- Delphine Corrard
Institutions
- France.tv
- Le Monde
Locations
- France