Before We Forget

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Before We Forget

Released Jul 11

1h 48m

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Romance

LGBTQ+

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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.

Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

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]

Jul 21, 2025

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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

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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

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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz

Fangirlish

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.

Aug 17, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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George B

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/25

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Stephen C

Pride in 1 hour and 48 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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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.

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