The Memory Boom

An experimental feature that recreates the experiences of dementia through spoken word, documentary, dramatic reconstruction, and never-before-seen decayed archive footage. This footage includes disintegrated 16mm film from the 1930s to the 1960s, featuring major historical events and world travel. The film is framed from inside the mind of Pops, a hospitalised grandfather with severe dementia. The deteriorated 16mm film serves as a visual exploration of Pops' dementia-affected memories.

Commissioned by the National Lottery Heritage, Phoenix Exeter, and the Radcliffe Trust. Featuring archive material courtesy of Exeter Phoenix. Directed by Xenia Glen & Written by Antosh Wojcik. Produced by Yemi Adegbulu & Xenia Glen. Executive Producer - Luke Hagan. Executive Producer - Jonas Hawkins. 

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2024 (in competition in the Rebels with a Cause programme), REC International Film Festival. 

“The most lyrical film of this year’s PÖFF.” - Javier Garcia Puerto, Festival Programmer PÖFF

“A charmingly deep emotional journey of mutual understanding.” - REC Film Festival

“A love letter, where memory is fragile, transmissible, and transformative.” -  Anton Bitel, DMovies