Paris 70

Jan is a man who has care by his venerable mother, affected by dementia. Except the visits of doctor, nobody present. He prepaires her dinner, he wash her, he stays with her and talks , fighting to preserve a form of normality.

Her interest is about her husband. Again and again.

And his answers are a kind of recreation of her past, using video tapes or photo albums.

But the final offers to Jan and to viewer a pretty provocative surprise about memory of venerable lady . And this is one of many motives to define it as a gem. This short film.

So, beautiful in profound sense, not ignoring the inspired details andthe profound inspired connection mother - son.

I'm generally not a fan of shorts, but this offering from director Dani Feixas Roka is excellent on all fronts. The film tells the touching, fact-inspired story of a middle-aged musician (Alain Hernández) caring for his widowed mother (Luisa Gavasa), who is suffering the progressive effects of Alzheimer's Disease. The filmmaker's handling of this subject is deftly managed and heartwarming, despite the challenging circumstances involved. Superb performances, a taut script and an emotive background score combine to make for one of the better releases that I've seen in the dramatic short genre in quite some time. In fact, if I were to have any criticism, it would be that I would have liked to see the narrative expanded and further developed, especially given that what it currently does was handled so effectively. "Paris 70" may not be the easiest film to find, primarily playing at festivals, but it's well worth the time if you have an opportunity to catch it.

"Paris 70" is a deeply moving short film that captures the essence of the complex dynamics between a caregiver and a loved one facing the progression of Alzheimer's. Under the sensitive direction of Dani Feixas, the film explores not only the pain of gradually losing memories but also the tenderness and sacrifice involved in keeping a thread of joy alive amidst the suffering. The narrative, centered on Jan (Alain Hernández) and his mother Angela (Luisa Gavasa), is a sincere and universal portrait of human fragility.

Jan's decision to create small lies to spare Angela from the harsh reality is the emotional core of the film. When he tells her that her husband is in Paris, instead of revealing that he died two years ago, Jan offers Angela an emotional refuge in the happy memories of her youth. These scenes, where Angela rediscovers her honeymoon photo album and lights up with memories of happier times, are crafted with delicacy and authenticity. Feixas shows that sometimes the truth can be less important than emotional comfort, highlighting the power of empathy in moments of vulnerability.

From a technical standpoint, "Paris 70" is a brilliant example of how to condense emotions in a short amount of time. The subtle cinematography captures the intimacy of the home, contrasting Angela's moments of confusion with the nostalgic light of the memories Jan evokes. Gavasa's performance is especially impressive, masterfully conveying Angela's internal struggle between losing her identity and the rare moments of clarity. The film serves as a powerful reminder of the beauty and pain inherent in family love and human resilience, and its message is strong enough to make the audience reflect long after the film ends.