GERDA THAT REMAINS, THE

More than a decade ago, author and academic Gerda Saunders was diagnosed with cerebral microvascular disease – a precursor of dementia. In THE GERDA THAT REMAINS, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and inquiry as the effects of the illness begin to unravel her identity. Filmed over the course of six years, Gerda moves through her changing realities with intimacy and honesty in front of the camera. Observational footage draws viewers into her psychological experience as she navigates the loss of certain parts of her intellectual identity in real time. While her verbal skills remain strong, she articulates her experience of dementia with groundbreaking nuance, poetry and vulnerability.