Sinopsis
Augusto Góngora, a veteran Chilean journalist and prominent chronicler of the crimes of the Pinochet regime, and Paulina Urrutia, actress, activist, and politician, have been a close-knit couple for over twenty years. Eight years ago, Augusto was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Ever since, they have been facing the inexorable and accelerated decline of their physical and mental faculties. Pauline's story of dedication and Augustus' fierce struggle to preserve his identity make for a deeply moving testimony. “Eternal Memory” is both an investigation into human dignity in old age and adversity, as well as into the mechanisms of individual and collective remembrance.
Maite Alberdi is a Chilean director and producer. She is the first Chilean woman nominated for an Academy Award. She has developed a particular style that achieves an intimate portrayal of the characters she works with, through everyday stories in small-scale worlds. Her unique perspective led her to be one of the most important voices in Latin American documentary. In 2011 she released her first feature film, “The Lifeguard”. Through Micromundo, her production company, she directed her second film, “TeaTime”, which has won more than twelve international awards and was nominated for the 2016 Goya for Best Ibero-American Film. In 2016 she premiered the short film “No soy de aquí “nominated for the European Film Award and also premiered her third feature film “Los mayores” which won ten international awards. At Sundance 2020 she premiered “The Mole Agent”, the first Chilean documentary nominated to the Academy Awards.
Director: Maite Alberdi (Chile)
Genre: Documentary
Country of production: Chile
Year of production: 2023
Running time: 85’
Language: Spanish
Cast: Paulina Urrutia, Augusto Gongora
Production: Maite Alberdi, Juan de Dios Larrain, Pablo Larrain, Rocío Jadue
Screenwriter: Maite Alberdi
Director of photography: Pablo Valdés
Production companies: Fabula, Micromundo Producciones, Chicken and Egg Pictures, Inmaat Productions, Uta Independent Film Group
International sales: Dogwook
Festivals/Awards: Selected at Sundance Film Festival (World Cinema Grand Jury Prize winner), Berlin Film Festival and San Sebastian Film Festival 2023.
Premiere in Madrid.
