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Tracing Paper (2026)
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Tracing Paper (2026)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 18, 2026
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
June 18, 2026
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
007 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
-
Official Site
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Director
Alfie Ratcliff
Producer
Louisa penhaligon
Starring
  • Claire Wabe

Directed by Alfie Ratcliff, this poignant documentary short follows Claire Wabe as she embarks on an intimate journey of memory and identity. The film traces her efforts to reconnect with her past through the delicate medium of tracing paper, a tool that becomes both a literal and metaphorical bridge to fragmented recollections. As she carefully overlays translucent sheets onto old photographs and documents, each traced line reveals not just a physical outline but an emotional resonance, uncovering hidden stories and lost connections. The central conflict emerges from the tension between what is remembered and what is forgotten, as Wabe confronts the gaps in her own history. The documentary maintains a quiet, contemplative tone, blending observational cinema with reflective interviews to create an atmosphere of gentle discovery. Through its brief runtime, the film explores themes of heritage, loss, and the fragile act of preserving personal narratives, leaving viewers with a lingering sense of the power inherent in simple, everyday objects to hold profound meaning.