An Elegy to Forgetting (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2020, An Elegy to Forgetting is a documentary film directed by Kristoffer Brugada, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The film documents a filmmaker’s experience with his father’s death due to Alzheimer’s disease. Taken from a personal perspective, the filmmaker gives a first-hand look at how his family dealt with his father’s worsening Alzheimer’s disease and eventual death, leading him to realizations about memory, familial relationships, and his own mortality. The film delves into the importance of memories in the human experience – how the ability to remember makes us feel alive, how its power can hold us, and how memory gives us what we need to feel and be human.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, An Elegy to Forgetting sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Elegy to Forgetting page.
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- Where can I watch An Elegy to Forgetting (2020)?
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- Is An Elegy to Forgetting worth watching?
- An Elegy to Forgetting holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was An Elegy to Forgetting released?
- An Elegy to Forgetting was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.