Echoes of Mbirizi: "Memories of Love Returned" and the Weight of Remembrance by: Mardline Prevot Memories of Love Returned - Movie Poster Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, the final day of spring break, found me seated in the AFI Silver Theatre, immersed in Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's profoundly moving documentary, "Memories of Love Returned." This film is more than just a chronicle; it's a 22-year odyssey, a tender exploration of memory, time, and the enduring power of photography, all through the lens of Ugandan photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo's life and work. Mwine's journey began with a broken-down car in Mbirizi, Uganda, leading him to Ssalongo's studio and a treasure trove of photographs documenting the lives of his community. The film beautifully captures the impact of rediscovering these lost images, not just on the community but also on Mwine himself. It's a meditation on how photography bridges the past and present, honoring the vital...