Thriller Notes- Memento

Whats happening in the opening scene.
What conventions.

- Non digetic music creates suspence.
- Titles start blue writing on a black background- list of actors, directors, producers and costume design.
- The name of the film, MEMENTO is in a larger font infront of the action.
All conventions of a thriller.
- No dialogue, just action of the scene.
- Only sound in the opening is the non digetic music, the sound of the man screaming and the sound of the gun and other props such as glasses which are emphasised.
- The main character is introduced to us as a killer but doesnt seem comfortable with the situation implying hes not a serial killer. Wearing a neutral coloures suit implying hes in some profession? The colour of the suit connotates he could be just an ordinary person dealing with a out of the ordinary situation.
- In the opening scene the narrative is revealed to us backwards which is unconventinal and confusing whilst keeping the audience hooked wanting to know whats going to happen.
- The setting is unclear but seems to be in a abandoned warehouse, which is conventional.
- The writing on his hand and him taking pictures could suggest he needs to remind himself as is forgetful.