The impact of dementia on families is never easy to articulate but a new short film is relying on personal experience to convey a relatable snapshot of the condition.
Billy El Kaddour’s A Heartbreaking Journey with Dementia is a 38-minute journey into how the deterioration of a loved one can affect people differently, as told through the perspective of six families.
The script was written by Oscar Cavagnola and was produced by Sonia Qutami for Rophe Films, with production having been completed earlier this year.
The cast includes Olga Tamara, Marina Rowe, Owen Power, Melissa Davidson, and Tahlia Crinis.
While the families at the centre of the film are fictional, the project was made in honour of El Kaddour’s mother, who has dementia.
Qutami, who also stars in the film, said the cast and crew had the opportunity to share their experiences on set.
“One thing that was...
Billy El Kaddour’s A Heartbreaking Journey with Dementia is a 38-minute journey into how the deterioration of a loved one can affect people differently, as told through the perspective of six families.
The script was written by Oscar Cavagnola and was produced by Sonia Qutami for Rophe Films, with production having been completed earlier this year.
The cast includes Olga Tamara, Marina Rowe, Owen Power, Melissa Davidson, and Tahlia Crinis.
While the families at the centre of the film are fictional, the project was made in honour of El Kaddour’s mother, who has dementia.
Qutami, who also stars in the film, said the cast and crew had the opportunity to share their experiences on set.
“One thing that was...
- 6/3/2021
- by Sean Slatter
- IF.com.au
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