28th Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
The Eternal Memory
director: Maite Alberdi
original title: The Eternal Memory
country: Chile
year: 2023
running time: 85 min.
synopsis
The Eternal Memory chronicles the enduring love between Chilean journalist Augusto Góngora and activist-actress Paulina Urrutia. As Alzheimer's tests their bond, their story becomes a poignant exploration of human dignity in adversity and the intricacies of memory, both individual and collective, posing questions about what we remember, why we forget, and its impact on individuals and nations.“I think this film shows what remains when everything is forgotten. The identity of someone who is never lost, who until the end has a tone that characterizes him, who never forgets certain painful historical events and who loves even when it seems he does not remember.” – Maite Alberdi
Quote source: film’s press kit.
biography
Director and producer Maite Alberdi (1983) is the first Chilean woman nominated at the Academy Awards for her film The Mole Agent. A prominent voice in Latin American documentary filmmaking, she is known for her intimate approach and attentive portrayal of the small worlds.more about film
director: | Maite Alberdi |
producer: | Juan De Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Rocío Jadue, Maite Alberdi |