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Before We Forget

Play trailer 2:05 Poster for Before We Forget 2025 1h 48m Drama Romance LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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This debut feature by Juan Pablo Di Pace , and co-director Andrés Pepe Estrada (editor of Oscar nominee Argentina,1985) and executive produced by the late Norman Lear and Brent Miller, is a spellbinding and self-reflexive tale that follows Matias (played by Di Pace), an Argentine filmmaker grappling with an unfinished movie inspired by his formative friendship with a Swedish classmate he met at boarding school in 1997. Their bond, defined by tenderness and fascination, is abruptly severed when Alexander is expelled, leaving young Matias with a story of unspoken emotions. Twenty-five years later, Matias reopens Pandora's box, coming face-to-face with Alexander once again. As life begins to imitate art, Matias is drawn into a deeply personal portrait of the past, memory, and the elusive search for closure. Set in a picturesque Italian coastal town, Before We Forget is a visual and emotional journey, celebrating the beauty of friendship, the intensity of youth, and the transformative experiences of falling in love and growing up. Through flashbacks and a layered meta-narrative, Before we Forget breathes fresh life into a classic coming-of-age tale by exploring the passionate memories of a just-out-of-reach lover. Tender and evocative, Before We Forget is both a heartfelt exploration of unrequited love and an emotional journey of self-discovery.

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Sergio Burstein Los Angeles Times 07/21/2025
Above all, a sensitive and well-filmed account of one of those initiatory emotional experiences that often fail to materialize, but which remain etched in the memory, and which now appears from a different perspective. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 07/15/2025
3/4
Di Pace shares writing, directing, and editing credit with his real-life Paulo, Andrés Pepe Estrada, and they make some evocative choices to keep the focus more on mood than storyline. Go to Full Review David Opie IndieWire 07/09/2025
C+
Juan Pablo Di Pace stars in and co-directs a sweet, Luca Guadagnino-esque tale of an Argentinian filmmaker who yearns for the One Who Got Away. Go to Full Review Lissete Lanuza Sáenz Fangirlish Aug 17
An engaging watch that adds to the narrative of queer storytelling, and one that cares not just about the story it’s telling, but about how that story fits in the grander scheme of what a person is and can be. Go to Full Review Dustin Chase Galveston Daily News 07/18/2025
B-
Juan Pablo Di Pace’s film “Before We Forget” exhibits subtly and restraint in a manner that allows the audience to look at a familiar romantic trope in a different way. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 07/11/2025
2.5/4
For something that clearly must be so personal, this movie doesn't quite achieve the emotional resonance ... [the filmmakers] are working toward accomplishing. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Tim 07/12/2025 This is a beautiful film about unrequited love with a charismatic cast of superb actors. The direction and cinematography are exceptional. See more Larry S 07/12/2025 The way movies should be written and filmed. A lost art in a world filled with action and horror movies. Excellent character development. Must see! See more George B @geobird 08/04/2025 I loved this film. Perfectly cast down to the minor roles (the friends at college), and the leads and supporting cast are excellent. Acting is so good, as is the direction and writing. Enjoyed the musings on memory and love. Minor quibbles -- it seemed just a tad too long, and I didn't understand a pivotal scene when Matias is viewing an old VHS tape and sees a close-up of Alexander. But a wonderful film that "touched my heart." (Cliche, I know.) I recommend it. See more Stephen C @bob25009 07/16/2025 Pride in 1 hour and 48 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more burrows 07/13/2025 DUNE NECTAR's support in recovering my funds from fraud warrants emulation by other companies. Their exceptional customer service, swift responses, and empathetic guidance are noteworthy. My experience began with sophisticated crypto fraud. Initially, I believed I was generating income, but I was losing funds to fraudsters. After consulting a cybersecurity specialist, I learned the group only allowed deposits, not withdrawals. DUNE NECTAR WEB EXPERT recovered my lost crypto funds, totaling one million Canadian dollars. I recommend contacting DUNE NECTAR WEB EXPERT to recover lost crypto assets, as many are victims of online crypto fraud. - Support (@) Dunenectarwebexpert (.) Com - T.me/dunenectarwebexpert See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Juan Pablo Di Pace

Director

Andrés P. Estrada

Director

Juan Pablo Di Pace

Matias

Santiago Madrussan

Young Matias

Oscar Morgan

Young Alexander

August Wittgenstein

Alexander

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Synopsis This debut feature by Juan Pablo Di Pace , and co-director Andrés Pepe Estrada (editor of Oscar nominee Argentina,1985) and executive produced by the late Norman Lear and Brent Miller, is a spellbinding and self-reflexive tale that follows Matias (played by Di Pace), an Argentine filmmaker grappling with an unfinished movie inspired by his formative friendship with a Swedish classmate he met at boarding school in 1997. Their bond, defined by tenderness and fascination, is abruptly severed when Alexander is expelled, leaving young Matias with a story of unspoken emotions. Twenty-five years later, Matias reopens Pandora's box, coming face-to-face with Alexander once again. As life begins to imitate art, Matias is drawn into a deeply personal portrait of the past, memory, and the elusive search for closure. Set in a picturesque Italian coastal town, Before We Forget is a visual and emotional journey, celebrating the beauty of friendship, the intensity of youth, and the transformative experiences of falling in love and growing up. Through flashbacks and a layered meta-narrative, Before we Forget breathes fresh life into a classic coming-of-age tale by exploring the passionate memories of a just-out-of-reach lover. Tender and evocative, Before We Forget is both a heartfelt exploration of unrequited love and an emotional journey of self-discovery.
Director
Juan Pablo Di Pace, Andrés P. Estrada
Producer
Guillermo Escalona, Amanda Lenker Doyle, Alvaro R. Valente, Juan Pablo Di Pace
Screenwriter
Juan Pablo Di Pace, Andrés P. Estrada
Distributor
The Film Collaborative
Production Co
SpoPro, Momento Films, Burba Hayes, ACT III Productions, Terroir Films
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 11, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 48m
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