Memento

In partnership with the Princeton University Art Museum – this series explores movies that riff on the theme of memory, inspired by the exhibition Léni Paquet-Morante: Extract / Abstract. Before the film, visit Art@Bainbridge to see the exhibition, on view through November 9.

With his sophomore feature film, Christopher Nolan crafted an impressive and cleverly constructed neo-noir that tells its story in reverse. Guy Pearce plays a man with a rare condition that doesn’t allow him to make new memories. This presents a challenge as he attempts to hunt down the man responsible for murdering his wife, as he is forced to leave clues for himself along the way. Featuring a memorable performance from Pearce. Nolan’s puzzle box of a film is an incredibly effective thriller about the nature of perception. Rated R.

Our screening of MEMENTO will be Introduced by guest curator Michael Quituisaca, PhD candidate in the Department of Art and Archaeology.

Director Christopher Nolan

Cast Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano

Country USA

Language English

Aspect 2.39

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