Memory Books (2008)
In Uganda, AIDS-infected mothers have begun writing what they call Memory Books for their children. Aware of the illness, it is a way for the family to come to terms with the inevitable death that it faces. Hopelessness and desperation are confronted through the collaborative effort of remembering and recording, a process that inspires unexpected strength and even solace in the face of death.
Director: Christa Graf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 1, 2008
Cast
- Eva Mattes - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Christa Graf (Screenplay)
Music: Gert Wilden Jr.
Cinematography: Roland Wagner
Editing: Carmen Kirchweger
Production: Kick Film Produktion
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
dying and death, aids, africa, sadness, uganda, teacher, orphan, family, emotions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Memory Books about?
- In Uganda, AIDS-infected mothers have begun writing what they call Memory Books for their children. Aware of the illness, it is a way for the family to come to terms with the inevitable death that it faces. Hopelessness and desperation are confronted through the collaborative effort of remembering and recording, a process that inspires unexpected strength and even solace in the face of death.
- Who directed Memory Books?
- Memory Books was directed by Christa Graf.
- Who stars in Memory Books?
- Memory Books stars Eva Mattes.
- How long is Memory Books?
- Memory Books has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Memory Books?
- Memory Books is a Documentary film.