Memory (2023)
Release Year: 2023
Nation: Chile, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States
Alternative Title: Memória, Mémoire, 回忆, 回憶的漩渦, Pamięć
Director: Michel Franco
Writer: Michel Franco
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Duncan Montgomery, Alex Orlovsky, Michel Franco, Eréndira Núñez Larios
Executive_Producer: Moises Chiver, Jason Ropell, Paula Manzanedo-Schmit, Patricio Rabuffetti, Ralph Haiek, Joyce Zylberberg, Efe Çakarel, Michael Weber, Tatiana Emden, Jack Selby
Companies: Case Study Films, High Frequency Entertainment, MUBI, Screen Capital, Teorema
Genre: Drama
Budget: $100,000 (estimated)
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Keywords
Keywords: abuse, dementia, high school reunion, memory, new york city, social worker
Story
Sylvia, a dedicated social worker leading a structured life in New York City, has her past unexpectedly resurface when Saul, an old high school acquaintance with whom she shared a traumatic incident, follows her home after their reunion. This encounter forces Sylvia to confront long-buried memories and grapple with the repercussions of their shared history on both their lives. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the traumas they've endured, Sylvia must find a way to reconcile her past with her present life.
Summary
Memory (2023), directed by Michel Franco, is an intimate drama centered around Sylvia, a social worker attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life. The film explores themes of trauma, memory, and redemption as Sylvia's past collides with her present when Saul, a figure from her high school days, reenters her life. With powerful performances by Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard, the movie delves into the enduring impact of traumatic experiences and the struggle to find understanding and warmth amidst the darkness of one's past.
