Eight years after Augusto Góngora's Alzheimer's diagnosis, he and his wife Paulina Urrutia confront the challenges of memory and identity in their long-term relationship.
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Eight years after Augusto Góngora's Alzheimer's diagnosis, he and his wife Paulina Urrutia confront the challenges of memory and identity in their long-term relationship.
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Synopsis
Augusto Góngora, a prominent Chilean journalist, and his wife, actress Paulina Urrutia, have been together for 23 years. Their lives changed eight years ago when Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The film documents their daily struggles and the emotional toll of the illness. Paulina cares for Augusto while they both work to preserve his identity. Set against the backdrop of Augusto's commitment to remembering the atrocities of the Pinochet dictatorship, the couple navigates love and memory in their shared life.
What Critics Say
Almost all of its running time only puts two people in the frame. These and many other moments are painful to watch.
The GuardianChilean journalist Augusto Góngora and actor-politician Paulina Urrutia navigate his memory loss with warmth and tenderness in this wrenchingly sad documentary.
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Why Watch
- See Augusto Góngora's story of memory and identity.
- Meet Paulina Urrutia, a former Minister of Culture.
- Follow their 23-year relationship through Alzheimer's.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on January 21, 2023, at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Augusto Góngora was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease eight years ago.
- The film won Best Ibero-American Film at the 38th Goya Awards.
- It was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 96th Academy Awards.
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Who directed The Eternal Memory?
The Eternal Memory was directed by Maite Alberdi.
What award did The Eternal Memory win at the Sundance Film Festival?
It won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
When was The Eternal Memory commercially released in Chile?
It was commercially released on August 24, 2023, in Chilean theaters.
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