Private Project

Memory of what you once were

An animation about the uncertainties in human connections over time, portrayed in an affectionate relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather with dementia as they grow old together.

  • Kah Abrantes
    Director
  • Kah Abrantes
    Writer
  • Kah Abrantes
    Producer
  • Marta Fortes
    Animator
  • Teresa Gazurová
    Animator
  • Kah Abrantes
    Art Director and Storyboard Artist
  • Teresa Gazurová
    Art Director and Storyboard Artist
  • Kah Abrantes
    Editor
  • Tomás Geraldo
    Sound Designer
  • Manu Marques
    Sound Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Lembrança do que uma vez foste
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 7, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Polytechnic of leiria
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Kah Abrantes

Kah Abrantes is a Portuguese-based filmmaker born in 2003. With a bachelor's degree in "Digital Games and Multimedia" from Polytechnic of Leiria, Abrantes has a diverse portfolio in the two artistic fields of games and cinema.
Despite her short career, she has already directed and written a few short-films. A stand out from her portfolio is "Lembrança do que uma vez foste", an animation about the uncertainties in human connections over time, portrayed in an affectionate relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather with dementia as they grow old together; "Para a minha avó Fernanda", a documentary about her grandmother; and "Serenidade Campestre", a visual essay on rural life.
In addition to that, she has also created several titles as a Game Designer and Game Writer. Some of her work was recognized by PlayStation and IndieDB : "Entrudo", a rhythm game for PC (finalist in the PlayStation® Talents Awards, 2022 and winner in the IndieDB's Top 10 Player's Choice, 2022); and "Nata", a Macao-based adventure for PC (finalist in the Spotlight awards).

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Director Statement

It is heart-breaking seeing our loved ones vanishing away as we grow old together. However that glimpse of who they were is, deep down, always there. May this film remind you of that faded yet never to be forgotten essence of your dearest friends and family.