The Albatross Foundation is pleased to showcase the short film *Tell Me Where I Come From*, written by Caroline Grenetier, an Albatross sponsor member; produced by Nos Passerelles, a partner of the Foundation; and directed by César Award-winning director Éric Guirado, with young Emma Puig in the lead role.
A universal story about identity and family ties
Louise has known for a long time that she was adopted. Out of love for her parents, she chose to remain silent. Years later, in therapy, she is trying to reconcile her deep need to learn about her origins with the guilt she feels at betraying the woman who raised her.
Through Emma Puig’s performance, this intimate story explores identity, a sense of belonging, family secrets, the importance of listening in the process of self-discovery, and the journey toward a possible reconciliation with oneself.
Excerpt from the short film currently being screened in festival selections.
Emma Puig: Celebrating a Youth That Dares
Although she was set to become a notary, Emma Puig chose to follow her passion for film.
Albatross wishes to salute her courage and boldness: daring to change course, exceeding expectations, and forging her own future.
Caroline Grenetier: A Deeply Humanistic Cinema
A socially conscious writer and filmmaker, Caroline Grenetier has for many years placed humanity, memory, solidarity, and resilience at the heart of her work.
Her documentary *Le Silence des Justes*(The Silence of the Righteous), dedicated to the residents of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon who saved hundreds of Jews, features, among others, neuropsychiatrist Boris Cyrulnik, a leading figure in the field of resilience.
With *Nos Passerelles*, she continues this mission: to make film a tool for sharing, connection, and understanding others.
Éric Guirado: a sensitive perspective on human journeys
To bring this story to the screen, Caroline Grenetier teamed up with director Éric Guirado, whose films place special emphasis on life journeys, human relationships, and the vulnerabilities that shape individuals.
A recipient of the César Award for Best Short Film for *Un petit air de fête*, Éric Guirado has built a body of work that is attentive to people and places, notably with *Le Fils de l’épicier*.
In *Dis-moi d’où je viens*, his sensitive gaze follows Louise’s inner journey as she navigates attachment, guilt, and the search for truth.
Connections to the SDGs and the work on mental well-being by Professor Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology
This short film is fully aligned with the values championed by Albatross and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- SDG 3 – Health and Well-being: Mental Health, Emotional Support, and Resilience.
- SDG 4 – Quality Education: Creativity, Critical Thinking, and the Freedom to Shape One’s Own Future.
- SDG 17 – Partnerships: cooperation among artists, educators, researchers, and organizations.
This approach echoes the work of Harvard psychology professor Ellen Langer and her “Ellen” approach, which invites us to question our assumptions and discover new perspectives.
By honoring Caroline Grenetier, Nos Passerelles, Eric Guirado, and young talents such as Emma Puig, Albatross reaffirms its commitment to a humanistic education in which art, science, and creativity contribute to the well-being of all.
Dare to understand your own history. Dare to think differently. Dare to become yourself.
The film and its talents
- Production: Our Gateways
- Author: Caroline Puig-Grenetier
- Director: Éric Guirado
- Lead Actress: Emma Puig
