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20227 minPGdoc-short

7.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

About Memory and Loss

20227 minPGdoc-short

7.2/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Seven minutes of reflection on what history to preserve and what to discard unfolds in this Canadian short documentary directed by Amélie Hardy.

“Capture, document, record, share, restart.”

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History

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Amélie Hardy

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Seven minutes of reflection on what history to preserve and what to discard unfolds in this Canadian short documentary directed by Amélie Hardy.

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Louis Turcottecast

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Amélie Hardy's 2022 short film "About Memory and Loss" features voices like Laura Lemelin-Rainville and Louis Turcotte. It reflects on how society decides which parts of history to keep and which to forget. Based on Rafaële Germain's essay, the film questions the role of digital platforms in preserving memories. It premiered at the Festival du nouveau cinéma. The documentary runs for seven minutes and is in French.

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See Amélie Hardy's unique take on memory.
Meet the cast including Laura Lemelin-Rainville.
Find out what history is worth preserving.

Did You Know

The film was directed by Amélie Hardy.
It is based on Rafaële Germain's essay published in 2022.
The film has a duration of 7 minutes.
It premiered at the 2022 Festival du nouveau cinéma.

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Cultural memory studiesShort documentary fansFrench language cinema

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Who directed the documentary About Memory and Loss?

Amélie Hardy directed the documentary About Memory and Loss.

What is the runtime of the documentary About Memory and Loss?

The runtime of About Memory and Loss is 7 minutes.

In what year did About Memory and Loss premiere?

About Memory and Loss premiered in 2022 at the Festival du nouveau cinéma.

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