Analysis of Memento

Today I watched Memento (2000) Directed by Christopher Nolan. It's about a man suffering from short-term memory loss, uses notes and tattoos to hunt for the man he thinks killed his wife.


Conventions
Enigma, he can't remember things yet he needs to sort a problem out, he has to leave himself clues. He is the Antagonist of the film even though he murders people.  


Camera
The opening starts with a point of view shot of a polaroid photograph. Whats special in this film is that it is filmed in reverse,confuses and intrigues the audience.

Editing
The opening has long clips to build tension and has slow edits to show the calm and non frantic atmosphere of it all.

Sound
The film opens with a piece of music which then is overpowered by the gun shot. This leads to the black and white flashback with which has narration over the top.