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Remember Me

Synopsis

The film follows the life of a caring wife, loving mother, and irreplaceable grandmother. Focused on her battle with Alzheimer’s its purpose is to shine a light on the voice that is taken from its victims. By bringing awareness of both Alzheimer’s and domestic abuse together we can put an end to this terrible disease.

Review

3/5
A poignant drama that explores one woman’s turbulent journey though Alzheimer’s disease.
‘Remember Me’ is a touching, albeit quite unusual, drama film written and directed by Aaron Griffin, which cogently presents the timeline of one woman’s harrowing journey with Alzheimer’s Disease, and her abusive husband’s detrimental effect on her life. The film centers around the talented Jessica Orda’s performance, and despite the lack of dialogue, her portrayal is evocative and moving.

The production quality of the film is adequate, with neat editing, beautiful cinematography, and fitting musical accompaniment adding to the raw poignancy of the visuals. The film is based on true events, adding an added sense of reality to the unfolding narrative. However, at a runtime of 48 minutes, some viewers might struggle with the slow pacing and lack of spoken dialogue leading to disengagement.

Overall, ‘Remember Me’ is a unique cinematic representation of Alzheimer’s Disease and its effects on those it touches. Aaron Griffin’s creativity brings us a film that is compelling, genuine and at times heartbreaking. Jessica Ordaz is an actress to watch as she commands a silent central role throughout the narrative. The subject matter handled with the necessary respect and sensitivity it deserves and is brought to life with an innovative flare when considering the lack of definitive storyline or meaningful dialogue. Despite some issues with pacing, it’s worth watching and delivers valuable insights.

Remember Me - Short Film

Cast/Crew

Director(s): Aaron Griffin
Writer(s): Aaron Griffin
Cast: Catherine Millman, Jessica Ordaz, Paul Cauffman, Paul Ferro
Producer(s): Aaron Griffin
Director of Photography: Steven Talens
Animation (if applicable):

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Language: English
Year: 2022
Runtime: 48 min

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Writer(s): Aaron Griffin
Cast: Catherine Millman, Jessica Ordaz, Paul Cauffman, Paul Ferro
Producer(s): Aaron Griffin
Director of Photography: Steven Talens
Animation (if applicable):

Specifcations

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Country:
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Remember Me

Synopsis

The film follows the life of a caring wife, loving mother, and irreplaceable grandmother. Focused on her battle with Alzheimer’s its purpose is to shine a light on the voice that is taken from its victims. By bringing awareness of both Alzheimer’s and domestic abuse together we can put an end to this terrible disease.

Review

A poignant drama that explores one woman's turbulent journey though Alzheimer's disease.

3/5
‘Remember Me’ is a touching, albeit quite unusual, drama film written and directed by Aaron Griffin, which cogently presents the timeline of one woman’s harrowing journey with Alzheimer’s Disease, and her abusive husband’s detrimental effect on her life. The film centers around the talented Jessica Orda’s performance, and despite the lack of dialogue, her portrayal is evocative and moving.

The production quality of the film is adequate, with neat editing, beautiful cinematography, and fitting musical accompaniment adding to the raw poignancy of the visuals. The film is based on true events, adding an added sense of reality to the unfolding narrative. However, at a runtime of 48 minutes, some viewers might struggle with the slow pacing and lack of spoken dialogue leading to disengagement.

Overall, ‘Remember Me’ is a unique cinematic representation of Alzheimer’s Disease and its effects on those it touches. Aaron Griffin’s creativity brings us a film that is compelling, genuine and at times heartbreaking. Jessica Ordaz is an actress to watch as she commands a silent central role throughout the narrative. The subject matter handled with the necessary respect and sensitivity it deserves and is brought to life with an innovative flare when considering the lack of definitive storyline or meaningful dialogue. Despite some issues with pacing, it’s worth watching and delivers valuable insights.

Remember Me - Short Film

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