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Before We Forget

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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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Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 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. Rated: 3/4 Jul 15, 2025 Full Review David Opie IndieWire 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. Rated: C+ Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Dustin Chase Galveston Daily News 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. Rated: B- Jul 18, 2025 Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies For something that clearly must be so personal, this movie doesn't quite achieve the emotional resonance ... [the filmmakers] are working toward accomplishing. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Abigail Stevens Screen Rant Before We Forget, or Duino, is a touching picture about yearning, reconciliation, and growing up, brought to life by excellent performances. Rated: 8/10 Jul 10, 2025 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru A mildly engaging and tender, but tedious, clunky and schmaltzy love story without anything profound to say about love, memories or filmmaking. Jul 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tim This is a beautiful film about unrequited love with a charismatic cast of superb actors. The direction and cinematography are exceptional. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Larry S 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! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Stephen C Pride in 1 hour and 48 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/16/25 Full Review burrows 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 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Juan Pablo Di Pace

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Andrés P. Estrada

Director

Juan Pablo Di Pace

Matias

Santiago Madrussan

Young Matias

Oscar Morgan

Young Alexander

August Wittgenstein

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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