In the haunting short film "The Archivist is dying," directed by Esme Laam, a solitary caretaker of memories faces an existential crisis as their own final moments approach. The archivist, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery, has spent a lifetime preserving the fragile records of human experience—photographs, letters, and forgotten artifacts—within a vast, decaying archive. As the clock ticks down in a mere nine minutes, the protagonist grapples with the weight of their duty and the profound loneliness of their role. The central conflict emerges from a desperate race against time: the archivist must decide which memories to safeguard for future generations and which to let fade into oblivion, all while confronting the inevitability of their own end. The tone is meditative and melancholic, blending elements of speculative fiction with intimate drama, as the film explores themes of legacy, mortality, and the ephemeral nature of connection. With its stark visuals and sparse dialogue, this poignant narrative invites viewers to reflect on what it truly means to be remembered.