The title of the film appears in the opening sequence right at the very start, in a big bold blue font. Each letters are separated as a connotation of the different fragments of the film. The location of the opening sequence is situated in an abandoned warehouse. This connotes the eerie atmosphere of the film and captures the audience in the first very few minutes. One of the props that is used in the opening sequence is a photo, which links to the title of the movie, as it is a memento. Other props include a camera, bloody glasses and a gun. The camera also links back to the ideas of the title 'Memento,' whilst the bloody glasses and the gun links back to the location of being in a abandoned warehouse.
Camera angles in the opening sequence of 'Memento' include a close up of the photograph. This would have been used so ensure the audience focus on the photograph in detail, as it is the main theme of the film. As well, editing is used so the audience can notice the photograph fading and then becoming clearer, which could be seen as a connotation of the character Lenny's memory fading. Furthermore, a mid- shot is shown of Lenny when he is holding a gun to Teddy's head, this is used to show the viewers exactly what is happening to prevent any confusion.
Finally, the main character Lenny is shown in a violent light during the opening sequence as he is seen murdering someone. A close up camera shot is used of his gun, and then of the dead body on the floor. Aswell, a dark and slow soundtrack can be heard in the background to emphasise the eerie and shocking atmosphere to the film.
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