Losing Myself
'Losing Myself' Three Minute Wonders commissioned by Channel 4 and produced by Clarity Productions. There are four films in this series, here are two of them.
Both of these films show moving portraits of people with dementia.
Losing Myself: Annie
"Losing Myself: Annie" won the BAFTA Scotland Best Short Film Award 2007. The film shows Annie reflecting on her life and her memories. It depicts a fascinating woman who has worked hard and yet retains a strong sense of humour. Through the dementia we can still clearly the person and her active engagement in the life that she has now.
Losing Myself: Stewart
"Losing Myself: Stewart" is about Stewart who worked as an artist and had art exhibitions throughout the world. He is a talented and tender man and is shown expressing himself through his drawing. During the film he reflects quietly on his life both past and present.
Credits
- Director: Alice Nelson
- Producer: Sarah Tierney
- Director of Photography: Ian Dodds
- Sound: Bob McDougall
- Editor: Alan Brown
- Consultant: Fiona Fowler
- Researcher: Carina Wilson
With thanks to: Stewart, Charlese, Alex, Annie and their families, the Tor Christian Nursing Home, Edinburgh, The Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling