More Than I Want to Remember

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More Than I Want to Remember
Directed byAmy Bench
Produced by
Mugeni Ornella
Amy Bench
Carolyn Merrima
Animation byMaya Edelman
Production
company
Mugeni Film
Distributed by MTV Documentary Films
Release date
  • November 29, 2022 (2022-11-29)
Running time
14 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

More Than I Want to Remember is a 2022 animated short film directed by Amy Bench and written by Bench and Mugeni Awano. [1] It is based on the true story of Mugeni, a young girl from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film follows Mugeni as she escapes her village after a sudden attack and sets out on a journey across unfamiliar terrain to find her family. [2]

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The film premiered in the United States on 29 November 2022, distributed by MTV Documentary Films via Paramount+. [3]

Plot

One night, a young girl named Mugeni is forced to flee her home in a remote village in the Democratic Republic of Congo when an unexpected attack shatters her peaceful life. Separated from her family, Mugeni embarks on a perilous journey across the wilderness, navigating dangers both seen and unseen. Along the way, she encounters strangers who may be friends or foes, discovers her inner strength, and holds onto hope against all odds. Each step of her path is marked by resilience as she searches for safety and the chance to reunite with her loved ones.

Reception

Accolades

YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatusRef.
2022 Annecy International Animated Film Festival City of Annecy AwardNominated [4]
Chicago International Children's Film Festival Youth Jury Award, Best Documentary FilmWon [5]
Global Impact AwardWon
Cleveland International Film Festival Best Documentary ShortWon [6]
DC Shorts Film Festival Audience AwardWon [7]
deadCENTER Film Festival Best Short AnimationWon [7]
Guanajuato International Film Festival Best Documentary Short FilmNominated
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival Best International Short DocumentaryWon [6]
Sidewalk Film Festival Audience Choice Award, Best ShortWon [7]
Special Jury Mention, Best Documentary ShortWon
South by Southwest Film Festival SXSW Film Design Award, Excellence in Poster DesignWon
Tribeca Film Festival Best Animated ShortWon [6]
Walla Walla Movie CrushBest Animated ShortWon [6]
Woods Hole Film Festival Best Documentary ShortWon [7]
Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film Shortlisted [8]

References

  1. ↑ Taylor, Drew (June 29, 2023). "ShortList 2023: 'More Than I Want to Remember' Director Says Her Animated Refugee Doc 'Could Not Have Been Told Another Way'". www.thewrap.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Timely Animated Child Refugee Short 'More Than I Remember' to Premiere at SXSW: Watch Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . March 3, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive Trailer: Award-Winning Short 'More Than I Want to Remember' Coming to Paramount+". Animation Magazine . November 22, 2022.
  4. ↑ Nikkhah Azad, Navid (June 11, 2022). "Annecy Festival 2022 announces lineup". www.deed.news. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ Roche, Barbara (November 10, 2022). "FACETS 39th Chicago International Children's Film Festival winners". Reel Chicago News. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Ravindran, Manori (November 21, 2022). "Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date for MTV Docs Slate, Debuts Trailer for 'As Far As They Can Run' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Milligan, Mercedes (November 22, 2022). "Exclusive Trailer: Award-Winning Short 'More Than I Want to Remember' Coming to Paramount+". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ "95th Oscars Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences . Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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