The Memory Thief (2007)

Directed by

Gil Kofman

Genre

independent film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 35m

Rating

4.4 of 10 from 9 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young man starts filming Holocaust survivors for a project. His dedication becomes an unhealthy fixation that leads him into mental turmoil.

intenseobsessivesomberpsychologicalslow-burnthoughtfuldisquietingintrospective

What happens

The Memory Thief is a 2007 American independent drama film. It was written and directed by Gil Kofman and features Mark Webber and Rachel Miner in the leading roles. The film chronicles the experiences of a young man who becomes involved in documenting the experiences of survivors of the Holocaust, as his commitment turns into obsession and madness. The film, which was Kofman’s feature debut as a feature director, was shot on DV. Critical reviews of the film were generally favourable. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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