Don’t Forget to Remember

Don’t Forget to Remember follows the artist, Asbestos as he learns to cope with his mother’s fading memories. While the memories are fragile, the essence of their bond remains steadfast.

There is an inherent understanding of the grieving process when a family loses a loved one, but what if that person isn’t gone? Don’t Forget to Remember is an artist’s exploration of the fragility of memory, and the lived experience of his mother’s advancing Alzhiemer’s; yet it also celebrates a family’s life lived together. In collaboration with the artist Asbestos, the film opens an honest conversation about the delicate nature of memory. Through the artist’s process, we establish that even though Alzheimer’s brings elements of disintegration and destruction, we can never truly lose a loved one if we hold on to our collective memories.

"It’s a valuable film, and one that gives voice to Irish people with dementia." Sunday World

"A beautiful tribute to fading memories and the power that art has to connect at a human level. Deeply moving and beautifully documented." The Echo

"I wanted to call my mother straight away after watching it." Screentime

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT:
My vision was to create a work that is unapologetically honest, beautifully abstract, and unflinchingly raw. “Don’t Forget to Remember” is a cinematic journey that not only resonates with documentary enthusiasts and art aficionados but also speaks to those who have had personal encounters with Alzheimer’s. Our intention with this film was to serve as a catalyst for crucial conversations in this domain. Drawing from our own personal experiences, both the artist and I embarked on a collaborative mission to craft a cathartic human narrative that, at the same time, retains elements of abstraction and fragmentation. Through the medium of art, we sought to unveil the transformative power it possesses. We believe in its ability to stir emotions, spark meaningful dialogues, and even challenge preconceived notions. “Don’t Forget to Remember” stands as a testament to the profound impact art can have. It serves as a reminder that art has the capacity to act as a catharsis, inciting the most essential conversations, and ultimately changing perspectives.

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