Passing Time

  • 9 10
  • 2019
  • 40min
Passing Time
  • Original Title: Le temps long

A teenager's camera captures the poignant final years of his grandparents' lives, focusing on his grandmother's battle with Alzheimer's.

Passing Time
Awards

AWARDS: Press Prize. Festival International Du Film Francophone de Namur 

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Vision Du Réel/ Etats Généraux Du Film Documentaire/ Festival Premiers Plans/ Le Festival Du Film de Famille
 

Passing Time - Teen documents grandparents' final years

In 2007, at the age of 15, a young filmmaker began documenting his beloved grandparents' lives. Initially focused on his grandfather, his attention shifts over the years to his grandmother, who is struggling with the devastating effects of Alzheimer's.

Through his lens, he records the final eight years of their lives, capturing the profound, often heartbreaking moments as they navigate the end of their journey together.

This insightful documentary offers an intimate and touching portrayal of love, loss, and the relentless march of time.

Lou Colpé
Lou Colpé Director

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