The Eternal Memory
Seen it?2023 | 85 min | Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Augusto and Paulina have been together for 25 years. Eight years ago, he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Both fear the day he no longer recognizes her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Director. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$121K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maite Alberdi
- Augusto GóngoraSelf
- Paulina UrrutiaSelf