Memento

other people can also do that too. Many factors can distort memory. Sometimes humans can create false memories. Memories can be distorted because they are the reconstruction of our experiences and are not actual records of events. In the movie “Memento” directed by Christopher Nolan, the main character Leonard tries to get revenge on the two men who murdered his wife and caused his disability. Leonard suffers from anterograde amnesia because of the incident, which means he is unable to form new…

Christopher Nolan clearly portrays this in his films through his trademark directorial style of editing with specific use of non-linear narrative and mise en scene to create tension for his audience Through closely analysing the open scenes of Nolan’s Memento (2000) and Inception (2010), the audience can understand Nolan’s directorial style and the recurring theme of the protagonist’s struggles. Nolan’s trademark techniques are effectively used to manipulate and entertain his contemporary…

In the poem "Mementos, 1"by W.D. Snodgrass a man finds a picture of a woman he once loved. From the way he describes it by calling it "That picture" (Snodgrass 242, line 1) gives me the idea that it was his favorite picture of her and felt like she was very beautiful in it. The picture seemed to remind him of why he fell in love with her in the first place. He was sorting through things that once meant something to him to see if any of it still mattered like it once did and the picture brought…

Anterograde “Memento” is a movie directed by Christopher Nolan (2000) which follows a man, Leonard, who apparently has anterograde amnesia. After receiving a severe blow to the head, Leonard ended up with a traumatic brain injury that apparently damaged his hippocampus. He is unable to form and retain new memories. Memories prior to the incident remain intact. In order to deal with his condition, Leonard tattoos important facts on his body that he doesn’t want to forget, takes pictures of new…

The psychological thriller, Memento (Christopher Nolan, 2000), encompass many factors that contribute in resolving the core themes and narrative conflicts within the film. When specifically looking at the final scene, we can analyze the use of camera framing, plot, symbolism, the use of diegetic and nondiegetic sounds and cinematography to depict the themes and narrative conflicts. Memento foreshadows several core themes which represents the entirety of the film and are heavily based in the…

If we are told a series of events in a different way than they actually happened repeatedly day after day, we will actually begin to vividly remember it that way. A great example of this occurs in the film “Memento” directed by Christopher Nolan. Leonard, the main character, has short term memory loss and can only remember the events that led up to his wife getting raped. He wholeheartedly believes his wife died at the hands of her rapist and throughout the…

memento mori: memento more is the middle ages Latin theory and practice of reflection on mortality, especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits. Memento mori has been an important part of ascetic disciplines as a means of perfecting the character, by cultivating split, and other virtues, and turning the attention towards the immortality of the life and the afterlife. In art, memento mori is a reminders…

What is memory? According to one definition: “Memory is our ability to encode, store, retain and subsequently recall information and past experiences in the human brain.” (from human-memory.net) In both these films, Memento and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, memory is the foundation for personal identity. We need memory to be stable, and without memories we are destined to repeat our mistakes. One film is about how one person is trying to recall their memories, the other is trying to…

piece. Representation is often found as a theme in public art pieces and two public art pieces that masterfully capture this are Gisele Amantea’s Memento (Poodle) and Douglas Coupland’s Golden Tree. Both use the theme of representation in contrasting and harmonious forms while incorporating iconization. Gisele Amantea’s public art installation Memento (Poodle) comprises of a giant, white poodle mounted at the top of a twenty six foot pole. The sculpture is located at Main Street and 18th…

The horror and hallucination factor of the first film is greatly decreased in the second. In Batman Begins Scarecrow uses a toxin on his victims that makes them hallucinate and see horrifying things such as a horse breathing fire and monstrous versions of characters’ faces. In the second film there is nothing like this. The most horrifying thing in The Dark Knight is the appearance of the burnt face of Two-Face. Christopher Nolan could have done this to attract younger audiences and leave more…