A never to be forgotten father
Director Charlotte Hoogakker
Countries
Duration 16 min
Synopsis
When Nick was nearly five years old, his father took his own life. Nick is thirteen now. When he closes his eyes he can usually conjure up a picture of his father in his mind, but it's getting harder and the image is fading. Nick is afraid he'll forget him altogether and he doesn't want that to happen. Nick made this film to register everything he still remembers and everything he still wants to find out about his dad. Aided by photographs, home videos and visits to places they used to frequent, he creates a tangible memory of his father and gets to know him better in the process. The film also shows how Nick's everyday life is influenced by his father's death.
When Nick was nearly five years old, his father took his own life. Nick is thirteen now. When he closes his eyes he can usually conjure up a picture of his father in his mind, but it's getting harder and the image is fading. Nick is afraid he'll forget him altogether and he doesn't want that to happen. Nick made this film to register everything he still remembers and everything he still wants to find out about his dad. Aided by photographs, home videos and visits to places they used to frequent, he creates a tangible memory of his father and gets to know him better in the process. The film also shows how Nick's everyday life is influenced by his father's death.