Drama,Thriller
United States of America
Forgetting the Girl is a 2012 independent drama film written and directed by Nate Taylor, starring Christopher Denham as Kevin. The movie explores themes of obsession, love, and memory, focusing on Kevin's desperate search for a woman who can help him forget his traumatic past.
Kevin is a talented photographer who runs his own studio in New York. He is haunted by the memory of his ex-girlfriend, Jennifer, who broke up with him years ago and left him emotionally scarred. In an attempt to move on, Kevin goes on a series of dates with different women, but each encounter ends in disappointment or rejection.
As Kevin's frustration and bitterness grow, he starts to obsessively photograph his dates, creating a portfolio of images that capture their flaws and vulnerabilities. He meets a woman named Mara (Lindsay Beamish), who seems to understand him and share his dark sense of humor. However, Kevin's growing obsession with Mara leads him down a dangerous path, as he becomes more and more fixated on her.
The movie uses a non-linear storytelling style, weaving together flashbacks of Kevin's past with his present-day struggles. Through these flashbacks, we learn more about Kevin's relationship with Jennifer and the traumatic event that triggered his obsession with finding a new woman to replace her. The film also explores the theme of memory, as Kevin's photographs become a way for him to capture and hold onto moments that he can never truly relive.
Forgetting the Girl is a slow-burning character study that delves into the darker aspects of human relationships and the consequences of obsession. It received mixed reviews from critics, but was praised for its strong performances and atmospheric visuals.
