Ten years after her death, filmmaker Maarten de Schutter reconstructs the memories of his mother, AIDS activist Martine de Schutter.
Synopsis
Ten years after her death, filmmaker Maarten de Schutter reconstructs the memories of his mother, AIDS activist Martine de Schutter.
Synopsis
Martine de Schutter, an AIDS activist and feminist anthropologist, was killed in the Donbas War in 2015. In 2025, her son, Maarten de Schutter, seeks to reconstruct her lost memories. He gathers remnants of her life and their shared experiences. The 58-minute film weaves together personal reflections and archival material to honor her legacy and confront the void her death created.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Maarten's quest to uncover his mother's legacy.
- Meet Martine, an AIDS activist and feminist anthropologist.
- Find out how memories shape our understanding of loss.
Did You Know
- Martine de Schutter was killed in the Donbas War ten years before 2025.
- The film has a runtime of 58 minutes.
- Maarten de Schutter is both the filmmaker and Martine's son.
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Who is the filmmaker of My Sweet Child?
Maarten de Schutter is the filmmaker of My Sweet Child.
What was Martine de Schutter's profession?
Martine de Schutter was an AIDS activist and feminist anthropologist.
When was Martine de Schutter killed?
Martine de Schutter was killed ten years prior to the documentary's release in 2025, during the Donbas War.
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