remember me
A young Doctor tries desperately to save his relationship before the truth behind his fiancé's ever growing erratic behavior is exposed, leaving him nowhere to turn.
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Lukas OlszewskiDirector
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Lukas OlszewskiWriter
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Lukas OlszewskiProducer
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Solgerd IsalvKey Cast"Elina"
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Lukas OlszewskiKey Cast"Max"
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Noëlla EcksteinKey Cast"Sophia "
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Project Title (Original Language):remember me
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama
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Runtime:39 minutes 48 seconds
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Completion Date:June 12, 2023
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Country of Origin:Germany
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Country of Filming:Germany
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Language:English, German, Swedish
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Shooting Format:Digital, RED Komodo
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Aspect Ratio:2.4:1
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Australia Independent Film FestivalBrisbane
Australia
October 28, 2023
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Silver Wave Film FestivalFranckton
Canada
November 2, 2023
North American Premiere
Official Selection -
New Bedford Film FestivalNew Bedford
United States
April 21, 2024
Best Original Score -
New Filmmakers New YorkNew York City
United States
June 12, 2024
Lukas Olszewski was born in Munich in 1986. He has worked as a resident doctor in internal medicine and kids & adolescent mental healthcare. Following his artistic passion, Lukas received his acting training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute New York City. His recent self-produced writing and directing debut "remember me", a short drama, in which he also portraits one of the lead characters, has just premiered at the Australia Independent Film Festival. He is currently working as a freelance writer, director and actor, living in Leipzig, Germany. He is fluent in English in Spanish and has a permanent work permit for New Zealand and Spain.
What makes "remember me" unique?
I did not choose the story of "remember me", it had chosen me, long before I knew. Three years ago, in April 2020, at the beginning of the pandemic, I was faced with the most painful situation (I would never have thought of) in my life: I had to explain my now eight year old daughter that her mother was suffering from a strange type of early-onset dementia. At the young age of 36... That there was (and still is) no cure... Except that she, a beautiful and talented musician, couldn't feel that there was anything wrong with her. For years I had been searching for answers subconsciously, for explanations for the changes in my partner's personality and behavior I couldn't grasp, for the root of our relationship problems that no-one could help us solve, for an affliction that is still widely unknown even amongst medical workers, but from which many people are suffering worldwide, without knowing. I learned all about that condition later. This film is the result of my arduous personal healing process and a cry for awareness. The film is fictional, but the story is real, ongoing and universal.
What is my goal?
With my debut film "remember me" dealing with the strange and insidious disease called Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), I want to share the unique story of a young family struck by this fate – in the hope of helping many others suffering in the dark. I hope my film helps raising awareness for FTD and thereby changing the fact that most patients go for many years without a diagnosis. Too many people are living with the daily trauma of seeing their loved ones change before their eyes, with medical staff being just as baffled as they are. I want families to get help sooner, and for them to be able to access full support from the moment of diagnosis.