THE WORLD IN 30 MINUTES

Asia - Old Man's Land

30' (GER)

In Japan, more diapers are sold for use by seniors than by babies and there is a market for senior pornography.

The reason: Japan’s population is the oldest in the world. Other parts of Asia and the wider world are predicted to soon also face such a problem. In Singapore, the first countermeasure has been put in place: no retirement age. If you want to work and can work, you are allowed to work and should work. The challenges and chances of an elderly society.

Facts

  • Original Title
    Im Reich der Hundertjährigen – Asiens alternde Gesellschaften
  • Year
    2017
  • Length
    30' (GER)
  • Resolution
    HD
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