MEMO | Animation Short Film 2017 - GOBELINS

Synopsis :
Louis, retraité, veut à tout prix garder son indépendance face à la surprotection de sa fille Nina.

Louis, a retired man, resists the overprotection of his daughter Nina to keep his independence.

Sélections :
- Spark Animation (Canada, Vancouver)
- Festival Voix d’étoiles (France, Leucate)

Réalisateurs/Directors :
Ines SCHEIBER
Jules DURAND
Julien BECQUER
Elena DUPRESSOIR
Viviane GUIMARAES

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Distribution :
La distribution des films produits par GOBELINS, l'école de l'image est assurée par L'Agence du court métrage.

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[violetbenson]

I like how the cashiers didn’t make a scene as he walked out of the supermarket clutching a jar of coffee grounds, assuming they all know a familiar elderly man with Alzheimer’s lives across the street.

[Prolillg]

His reaction when everything turns white is quite accurate from what I've witnessed working in dementia aged care. People with dementia can't quite identify objects or features as anything and they often panic and freeze where they are until someone rescues them. I looked after a lady who found herself stuck in a corner because every time she tried to leave the corner she got to confused and just turned back around. Its a very abstract yet accurate depiction

[davidtyndall]

Nina has a "running account" set up with the grocery store for the things that her Dad forgets to pay for.

[wavysheep]

I knew it was alzheimer's the second he wanted to buy the coffee himself. My dad has alzheimer's and its crazy how they put the perspective of somebody with alzheimer's and how they'd feel. Incredible and informative short film.

[KARMAZYNA]

I like how simple and true the story is. A beautiful depiction of someone trying to live his life despite his condition, and actually failing - and there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with that. You can't always win your battles but you can let other people be there for you when the world is just too much. The key is to know where to draw the line.

[joeysosa]

I remember one day I was hanging out with my Grandpa... and he was at that point in where he couldn’t recognize or remember who his family was but he still felt comfortable around us. Anyways, I remember my aunt walked by and he tapped me in the shoulder and said “That is your aunt Cielo, my daughter! Don’t forget that! :)” and I was really young and giggled and told him “You don’t forget that Mon!”

Now that I’m older, when the memory flashes through my head I feel like it was more like a plead for help to help him not forget... but in a sad way. I’m just so glad I was one of the very few grandchildren who didn’t find him annoying when he told his great stories, he was very happy when I would Retell them to him during the mornings and say “ah! Yes! I remember that!” Sadly he passed away a couple years ago but I’m so greatful my very young self was so passionate to bond with my grandfather even tho I only saw him 2 weeks per year. :)

[littlez]

Two nights ago, I met an old persian man outside my apartment who couldn't find his home. With a lot of help from neighbors, and a phone call from his daughter, we were finally able to bring him home. This must have been how he felt that night... It is so difficult and frustrating for bother the person suffering the illness and their family...

[arturoreyescortez]

I like that Alzheimer is represented in this film as more than just forgetting stuff. It is a disease that hurts families and makes people don't feel that they have control. I haven't met people with Alzheimer yet, but I consider this a good story to talk about this hard topic.

[weepingwillow-udxl]

It made perfect sense the deterioration of this sweet old man's mind, was represented visually as white fungus that grew over his landscape, to the point where he found himself in no-man's-land, lost, alone, confused until the fogginess cleared as his daughter's voice reassured him.

[UnsightlySweets]

I don’t usually comment on YouTube videos. But for some reason this popped up in my recommendations.
My father is currently dealing with dementia. It breaks my heart every day. He wants to be able to do the things he normally does, but it’s easy some days for him to become lost and confused. I’ve never been close to him but now I feel like I am losing the opportunity to know him and have him know me in return. Treasure your loved ones. Even if you don’t always get along or see eye to eye. There may come a day when you’ll wish you’d not been so stubborn.

[just_ard]

I've been having a lot of trouble with my grandma, she's had Alzheimer for almost a year now. I've been struggling how to deal with it. It's like I've never known the person she was before she was diagnosed with it... I don't remember, but I know she isn't herself. She's fighting against it, she really is. She's a strong, prideful woman. But I'm scared, that one day she'll lose the battle, and she'll be gone for good...

This short master piece, helped me understand it a little bit better. I'm 16 after all, I don't know much. But I'll love my grandmother like I always have. Unconditionally.

Thank you for this video. ❤️

[MicahBuzanANIMATION]

This made me tear up. Beautiful animation full of heart.

[h.c.]

this man is lucky because he has a daughter who takes care of him..but there are many abandoned alzheimer people living alone.
god saves us from losing our minds. amen.

[werebilbyj]

This is the first time I have seen disorientation depicted so poignantly. This is exactly how I imagine it would be. What a brilliant short film. Alzheimer's and Dementia are two of the most heartbreaking diseases that can happen to a person. Thank you for this such a brilliant animation.

[homestudio]

شئ في قمة الجمال و الرُقي، عندما ترسل رسالة مهمة ومعبرة عبر الرسوم المتحركة
إنه الفن الخالص، تحياتي من السودان.

[Khanival]

The music really makes the animation sad yet beautiful.
Seeing how Alzheimer's works really hurts

[nicoleherrerahoyos]

We can see that feeling of loosing everything... Beautiful short film.

[benorenogirl]

My hubby had Alzheimer's. It was so hard on both of us. This movie was spot-on in depicting the affects on the person who has this disease and the fears/concerns of their loved ones. He's with God now. Seeing this movie brought me to tears. Thank you for creating a beautiful, thoughtful and authentic piece.

[MrMRbarati]

My dad had Alzheimer. He past away 3 years ago. All of my family members have been suffering from his illness. Not only he forgot what is going on the his present time، He had lots of imaginary trips in his mind. Sometime he thought all persons acting in the television are living in our home, try to drag them into the room, by touching the screen many times. That was so painful for us, me and my family. Some illness are like a on/off key. But this one still make my mind busy and thinking of my father. Because of seeing and experiencing extraordinary manners from the person you loved so much. God bless all father.

[h.h.n.]

Très jolie oeuvre, bravo, ça fait du bien de voir des créations de ce type.