Five years after the death of his grandmother, Joaquin returns to their old, abandoned house that is soon to be torn down . As he gathers the remaining belongings to move out, he notices the camcorder that he inherited from his grandmother was missing.
Director’s Comment: FORMS OF FORGETTING stands as a reflection on the fragility of memory and its significance in our existence. The narrative compels us to confront the frailty of our individual and collective histories. Through this short film, I explore the importance of reconstructing memory, how it’s not just a mere repository of old events but also the one that anchors us amidst the chaos of the present, helping us define who we are, so that we value and safeguard our histories.
Ryan Capili is a filmmaker based in Manila. He is also a writer-critic at Sinegang.PH. His films mostly come from personal experiences with themes usually revolving around memory, time, and longing. He uses the medium to express his ruminations and show how he views the world from his own perspective. He works mostly as a DP/Cinematographer in Film Productions.