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20248 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

(Sol)ar Memories

20248 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eight minutes capture a young adult's reflections on grief and memory after the loss of their grandmother.

Family Dynamics

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Amadis T. Loyer

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Eight minutes capture a young adult's reflections on grief and memory after the loss of their grandmother.

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Amadis T. Loyer

Amadis T. Loyerdirector

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Solange Loyercast

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A young adult reflects on the loss of their grandmother in (Sol)ar Memories. Set in Chile, the documentary runs for eight minutes and captures moments from their shared past. The individual revisits memories and fragments of their grandmother's life. This process helps them reconnect with their inner child, a version of themselves that thrived during their grandmother's presence. The film addresses themes of grief, love, and the role of memory in healing.

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