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(BALi, KulturBahnhof Kassel)

In her essayistic documentary film, Katrin Esser stages the story of her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The course of the illness is told from two perspectives: that of the Polish caregiver Violetta and that of the daughter. They take turns recounting their experiences, the limits of care, excessive demands, working conditions, exploitation within the system, and death. The only location is the apartment, which shifts between living space, museum, and crime scene. Esser's staging reveals layers of memory and shows that remembering and forgetting are very individual.

  • Duration: 24 Min.
  • Countries: Germany
  • Languages: Polish, German
  • Subtitles: German
  • Production year: 2025
  • Premiere: World Premiere

  • Director: Katrin Esser
  • Camera: Tommy Scheer
  • Editing: Katrin Esser
  • Production: Katrin Esser
  • Nominated: Goldener Hercules