Memento

Memento

Memento is a 2000 American psychological thriller and neo-noir film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, adapted from his younger brother Jonathan's short story, Memento Mori. Memento is presented as two different sequences of scenes: a series in black-and-white that are shown chronologically, and a series of color sequences shown in reverse order. The two sequences "meet" at the end of the film, producing one common story. It stars Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia, which impairs his ability to store new explicit memories. During the opening credits, which...
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quick facts
Release date:September 5, 2000
Directed by:Christopher Nolan
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:113 Minutes
Producer:Suzanne Todd, Jennifer Todd
Editor:Dody Dorn
Music by:David Julyan
Cinematography:Wally Pfister
Screenplay by:Christopher Nolan
Estimated budget:$9,000,000
Adapted from:Memento Mori
Genre:Thriller

Award-winners from Memento

Carrie-Anne Moss
Carrie-Anne Moss
Character:Natalie
Born:August 21, 1967

Cast of Memento

Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Teddy Gammell
Born:September 12, 1951
Age:60
Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Sammy
Born:May 30, 1951
Age:60
Mark Boone Junior
Mark Boone Junior
Burt
Born:March 17, 1955
Age:57
Guy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Leonard
Born:October 5, 1967
Age:44
Callum Keith Rennie
Callum Keith Rennie
Dodd
Born:September 14, 1960
Age:51
Thomas Lennon
Thomas Lennon
Doctor
Born:August 9, 1970
Age:41

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2001 Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Jennifer Todd
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Director, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Carrie-Anne Moss
2001 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Picture, Christopher Nolan
2001 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay, Christopher Nolan
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Writer, Christopher Nolan
2002 MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker, Christopher Nolan
2001 Bram Stoker Award for Best Screenplay, Christopher Nolan
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YearAward Nomination
2001 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Christopher Nolan
2002 Academy Award for Film Editing, Dody Dorn
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2002 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, Newmarket Films
2001 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Christopher Nolan
2002 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Guy Pearce
2002 Satellite Award for Best Director, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, Wally Pfister
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Director, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female, Carrie-Anne Moss
2001 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Writer, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, Christopher Nolan
2002 Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Jennifer Todd
2002 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Christopher Nolan
2002 Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay, Christopher Nolan
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Film director of Memento

Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan
Born: July 30, 1970
Age: 41

Christopher Jonathan James Nolan is an English film director, screenwriter and producer. He received serious notice after his second feature Memento , which he wrote and directed based on a story idea by his brother, Jonathan Nolan. Jonathan went to co-write later scripts with him, including the...
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Filming locations for Memento

Burbank
Burbank

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Glendale
Glendale

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Travel Inn - 7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA
Travel Inn - 7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA

In the Film: Memento this was the site of the "Discount Inn", where the main character stays.

Sunland
Sunland

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "Memento"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 113 minutes.
  • Q:
    What was the estimated budget for the production of the film "Memento"?
  • A:
    $9.0 million was the cost to make this movie.
  • Q:
    What locations were used for scenes in the movie Memento?
  • A:
    The motion picture's featured locations include Burbank, Glendale, Travel Inn - 7254 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA, Sunland and Las Vegas.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the film Memento?
  • A:
    David Julyan composed sheet music for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the film Memento?
  • A:
    Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan wrote the script for the movie.
  • Q:
    Who directed the motion picture "Memento"?
  • A:
    Christopher Nolan was the director of the movie.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the film, "Memento"?
  • A:
    Suzanne Todd and Jennifer Todd were the show's producers.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "Memento"?
  • A:
    Summit Entertainment distributed the film.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities starred in the film "Memento"?
  • A:
    Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Callum Keith Rennie and Jorja Fox played roles in the film.
  • Q:
    What is the motion picture, "Memento" rated?
  • A:
    The movie is rated R (USA).

Awards & Accolades

  • Best Film
    2002
  • Saturn Award for Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film
    2001
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