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On Remembering focuses on the impact of the 1973 coup in Uruguay, which forced thousands of intellectuals and artists, including the filmmaker's father, to flee to Europe. The film uses Super 8 movies and audio files recorded by her father to construct a narrative around the pain of exile and the memories that accompany it.
Through the archival material, the filmmaker seeks to understand her family's history and the broader experience of those who were displaced. The film presents a personal story intertwined with the collective memory of a nation grappling with its past.
Why Watch
- •See Super 8 footage from Uruguay's exile era.
- •Meet the filmmaker's father through personal archives.
- •Find out about the impact of the 1973 coup.
Did You Know
•The coup in Uruguay occurred in 1973, leading to mass exile.
•The filmmaker's father was among the thousands who fled to Europe.
•The film has a runtime of 61 minutes.
•The filmmaker discovered Super 8 movies and audio files after her father's passing.
Perfect For
Uruguayan historyExile narrativesFilm archives