Documentary
United Kingdom
Tell Me Who I Am is a documentary film directed by Ed Perkins. The documentary follows the story of Alex Lewis, a man who lost his memory in a motorcycle accident and relies on his identical twin brother, Marcus, to tell him about his past. However, as Alex begins to piece his life back together, he realizes that Marcus has been hiding a dark family secret.
The film shows how Marcus manipulates Alex's memories to protect him from the trauma of their childhood. Alex gradually learns that they were raised in a wealthy but deeply dysfunctional family and that their mother was emotionally abusive to both of them.
As Alex tries to uncover the truth about his past, he also confronts Marcus about the lies he told him. The film delves into the complex relationship between the two brothers and the impact of trauma and memory on identity.
Tell Me Who I Am is a moving exploration of memory, family, and the power of storytelling. The documentary has received critical acclaim for its sensitive handling of difficult subjects and has been praised for its insight into the complexities of human relationships.
