


In this Faroese documentary, an actor with Alzheimer’s prepares for her final Shakespeare role alongside her theatrical family. A retired Faroese veteran actress, Birita Dam, is preparing for one more performance: she and her theatre family intend to perform Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by the director of this documentary, Búi Dam. However, Birita’s state of health poses difficulties. She has Alzheimer’s disease…

Búi Dam
Director


Búi Dam
Director
In this Faroese documentary, an actor with Alzheimer’s prepares for her final Shakespeare role alongside her theatrical family. A retired Faroese veteran actress…

Helsinki International Film Festival
17–27 Sept 2026 · Helsinki
Guests: Búi Dam
Kino Engel · Kino Engel 2
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