Memento- Analysis of Opening Sequence.

Cinematography:
-A Wide shot is used during the opening sequence of Memento, this was included to show the location of the warehouse, which helped the viewers to understand where the character was and what was happening.
-A close up camera shot is also used of the character, Lenny's face. This has been used to emphasise the expression of anger and hurt on his face as his wife was raped and murdered.
-A mid shot is used in the opening sequence of Memento.

Sound:
-During the opening sequence a dark, slow soundtrack is used, this highlights the theme of the film being a thriller, as well as setting an eerie mood to the film.
-Dialogue is included throughout the movie as well as in the opening sequence to show the audience what is happening and to help them understand the storyline.

Mise-en-scene:
-The opening sequence is set in an old warehouse, this creates a scary mood to the film as the audience anticipate that something bad will happen, it again links to the theme of a thriller.
-As well, ordinary day-to-day costumes are worn by the characters, to show that they are just ordinary people. Teddy wears a policeman uniform, this shows the viewers what job he has.
-A contrast of both dark and bright lights are used in the opening sequence, the bright lights show that it is daylight, and the dark lights represent the mood of fear.

Editing:
-An eye-line match is used when Lenny and Teddy are having a conversation to make the scene seem as realistic as possible.
-Also, some black and white scenes are used throughout the film to show that the character back in time.