More Than I Want to Remember is a 2022 animated short film directed by Amy Bench and written by Bench and Mugeni Awano. It is based on the true story of Mugeni, a young girl from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The film follows Mugeni as she escapes her village after a sudden attack and sets out on a journey across unfamiliar terrain to find her family.
The film premiered in the United States on 29 November 2022, distributed by MTV Documentary Films via Paramount+.
Plot One night, a young girl named Mugeni is forced to flee her home in a remote village in the Democratic Republic of Congo when an unexpected attack shatters her peaceful life. Separated from her family, Mugeni embarks on a perilous journey across the wilderness, navigating dangers both seen and unseen. Along the way, she encounters strangers who may be friends or foes, discovers her inner strength, and holds onto hope against all odds. Each step of her path is marked by resilience as she searches for safety and the chance to reunite with her loved ones.
Reception Accolades YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatusRef.2022Annecy International Animated Film FestivalCity of Annecy AwardChicago International Children's Film FestivalYouth Jury Award, Best Documentary FilmGlobal Impact AwardCleveland International Film FestivalBest Documentary ShortDC Shorts Film FestivalAudience AwarddeadCENTER Film Festival Best Short AnimationGuanajuato International Film Festival Best Documentary Short FilmHot Docs Canadian International Documentary FestivalBest International Short DocumentarySidewalk Film FestivalAudience Choice Award, Best ShortSpecial Jury Mention, Best Documentary ShortSouth by Southwest Film FestivalSXSW Film Design Award, Excellence in Poster DesignTribeca Film FestivalBest Animated ShortWalla Walla Movie CrushBest Animated ShortWoods Hole Film FestivalBest Documentary ShortAcademy AwardsBest Animated Short Film
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External links
More Than I Want to Remember Trailer on Vimeo.