The Film
Directed by Pablo Leon, Remember Us is an Oscar-qualified, multi-award-winning animated short that documents the harrowing, transformative experiences of three individuals who lived through the Salvadoran Civil War in the 1980s. Through a delicate, artistic lens, the film bridges generations, honoring the memory of those lost while exploring themes of childhood trauma, resilience, and the fragile hope for a future built on peace.
The Score
Composer Lionel Cohen anchors the film’s emotional narrative with a deeply evocative, Latin-textured score. The music is defined by the plaintive, crystalline resonance of the charango, which serves as the film’s "voice of memory." Cohen masterfully weaves these intimate, folk-inspired textures against a backdrop of tense, percussion-driven soundscapes that represent the lasting shadow of war. The score vacillates between moments of heartbreaking, quiet stillness and pulses of high-stakes percussion, creating a powerful sonic experience that honors the reality of the Salvadoran people.
Official Tracklist
- Social Injustice
- A Particular Memory
- Carpeted With the Dead
- We're Going to Be Alright
- Conducting an Inspection
- They Killed My Mother
- The Leader Became Abusive
- Things That Taint Your Soul
- They Are Not Alone
- The Last Time I Saw My Daughter
- The Massacre at El Mozote
- Hours Later (Unused Alternative)