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Memories of My Father

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MEMORIES OF MY FATHER describes the life of Héctor Abad Gómez, a doctor and a human rights activist concerned with both his own children and the children of the underprivileged classes in the violent 1970s in Medellin, Colombia. At his home, you can breathe the vitality and creativity that are the result of a progressive education based on tolerance and love. But driven by sadness and rage when a terrible cancer takes the life of one of his daughters, Héctor devotes himself to the social and political causes of the time, without regard to his personal safety. This is an intimate story seen through the eyes of his only son, Héctor Abad Faciolince, one of the most outstanding writers in contemporary Colombia.
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Memories of My Father's soft-focus gaze undoubtedly misses part of the picture, but this tender family drama is never less than watchable.

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Peter Rainer FilmWeek (LAist) 11/30/2022
As a portrait of a father-son connection... it's quite moving. Go to Full Review Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 11/25/2022
Too much of the film lacks sufficient conflict and an organic sense of storytelling. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey Variety 11/18/2022
Those seeking a pleasantly expansive, somewhat old-school dose of laughter and tears — one not so distant from the director’s Oscar-winning “Belle Epoque” three decades ago — will enjoy this handsomely produced tale. Go to Full Review Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese 12/22/2022
Played as an episodic collection of memories throughout his childhood, the big screen adaptation of Facionlince’s book won’t fully hit you until you least expect it. Go to Full Review Joe Friar Fort Worth Report 12/20/2022
3/4
The film takes a heartfelt look at one of Colombia’s foremost human rights activists. Director Fernando Trueba adapts Héctor Abad Faciolince’s memoir with sensitivity while Sergio Iván Castaño cinematography making this a pleasurable viewing experience. Go to Full Review Jeff Mitchell Phoenix Film Festival 12/19/2022
2.5/4
Hector Abad Faciolince wrote his cherished memoir to “rescue his (father’s) memory from oblivion.” This touching and frank film rescues his dad's memory as well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/02/2021 Es una película impactante que retrata la realidad que se vive en Colombia; la trama es decente y las actuaciones son buenas; es recomendable. See more 09/12/2021 Bueno, hay diálogos extraños, momentos irregulares y en general la segunda mitad hay pocas cosas se siente descorazonada en comparación con la primera mitas, pero Javier Cámara ojala no mueras nunca See more Antonio S @RT05261875 07/31/2021 An amazing and emotional display of a loving story, based on a book, that portrays a beautiful caos in Medellin and Colombia. For those, who read the book, this will be particularly nostalgic. See more Emilio T @MilloTPue 07/30/2021 Between 3.5 and 4 stars. Great adaptation (which, surprisingly, gets in problematic issues, such as the most autocritic and negative ones; but, in general, makes a good combination of the laughs and sufferings of this interesting family in Colomiba in the 70s) from a great book. See more 07/08/2021 Sí tanto la vida como los libros del insípido Héctor Joaquín son del todo desabridos, su película es aun peor. Yo iba preparado a ver una película sobre la vida de Abad Faciolince, que si fue una gran persona, con todas las contradicciones que siempre cargan estos seres, pero me estrellé con la vida del pequeño Joaquín que me resultó tan aburrida como ladrilluda. El libro, es una maravilla, lo único decente que escribirá, y por eso fui a ver la cinta, y por Javier Cámara, que me cae en gracia, pero que desastre. El único actor principal que se salva es Cámara y, si acaso, Patricia Tamayo, de resto son una tristeza. Interesante volver a ver en pantalla, por unos pocos minutos, a Kepa Amuchastegui a sus 80 años y a Gustavo Angarita, a sus 79. Creo que eso fue lo mas interesante de este hueso melodramático que denigra la memoria de Abad Faciolince. See more 07/06/2021 Great movie, great history, great effort See more Read all reviews
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Fernando Trueba

Director

Javier Cámara

Héctor Abad Gómez

Nicolás Reyes Cano

Quiquin (Héctor Niño)

Aída Morales

Gilma

Sebastián Giraldo

Alfonso Bernal

Whit Stillman

Dr. Richard Saunders
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Synopsis MEMORIES OF MY FATHER describes the life of Héctor Abad Gómez, a doctor and a human rights activist concerned with both his own children and the children of the underprivileged classes in the violent 1970s in Medellin, Colombia. At his home, you can breathe the vitality and creativity that are the result of a progressive education based on tolerance and love. But driven by sadness and rage when a terrible cancer takes the life of one of his daughters, Héctor devotes himself to the social and political causes of the time, without regard to his personal safety. This is an intimate story seen through the eyes of his only son, Héctor Abad Faciolince, one of the most outstanding writers in contemporary Colombia.
Director
Fernando Trueba
Producer
Dago García
Screenwriter
David Trueba
Distributor
Cohen Media Group
Production Co
Caracol Televisión
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 18, 2022, Limited
Runtime
2h 16m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)