The First Forgotten (2019)
For years, Axel has cut off ties with his family, devastated by a tragedy for which he was made to bear responsibility. When the freighter on which he was cook stopped in his hometown, he decided to visit his mother, Françoise. It's a shock: she no longer recognizes him. Having Alzheimer's disease, Françoise now forgets whole sections of her life. Axel is the first of the siblings to disappear from his memory. Why him? What is he hiding behind this oversight? And while Ivan and Lucie have agreed to have her admitted in the center, Axel opposes it frontally and delays her departure to take care of her, despite the tensions. Between the mother and the son opens the face-to-face so long feared and yet necessary.
Cast
- Muriel Robin - Françoise
- M. Pokora - Axel
- Francis Renaud - Ivan
- Camille Aguilar - Lucie
- Grégoire Champion - Noé
- Flore Bonaventura - Maureen
- Yoli Fuller - Seb
- Michel Vivier - Jeff
- Sylvie Malys - Nora
- Sébastien Boissavit - Tyoe client Noé
Screenplay
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
alzheimer's disease, mother son relationship
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Forgotten about?
- For years, Axel has cut off ties with his family, devastated by a tragedy for which he was made to bear responsibility. When the freighter on which he was cook stopped in his hometown, he decided to visit his mother, Françoise. It's a shock: she no longer recognizes him. Having Alzheimer's disease, Françoise now forgets whole sections of her life. Axel is the first of the siblings to disappear from his memory. Why him? What is he hiding behind this oversight? And while Ivan and Lucie have agreed to have her admitted in the center, Axel opposes it frontally and delays her departure to take care of her, despite the tensions. Between the mother and the son opens the face-to-face so long feared and yet necessary.
- Who directed The First Forgotten?
- The First Forgotten was directed by Christophe Lamotte.
- Who stars in The First Forgotten?
- The First Forgotten stars Muriel Robin, M. Pokora, Francis Renaud, Camille Aguilar, Grégoire Champion, Flore Bonaventura.
- How long is The First Forgotten?
- The First Forgotten has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The First Forgotten?
- The First Forgotten is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The First Forgotten produced?
- The First Forgotten was produced in France.
- What are the themes of The First Forgotten?
- The themes of The First Forgotten include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.