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Christopher Nolan maps out the complex story structure for MEMENTO.

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₹₹₹2 years ago

I watched this a while ago...and I still don't understand how he conceived this idea. The thought of executing this idea itself is exhausting for me... Nolan is a different breed.

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dpat2 years ago

All Christopher Nolan films

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CINETRON2 years ago

I always wondered how he pitched the idea of Memento to the producers so they could understand the concept. I’m sure this visual helped. 🎬

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Jonathan Marzan2 years ago

This movie is such a masterpiece. Still holds up today 🔥

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Smillew (certified liar)2 years ago

Plot twist: it’s all reversed

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stayhugh62 years ago

This guy is brilliant

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Seeky_9072 years ago

That was an interesting movie. Nolan sure seems to like toying with time in cinema.

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S.2 years ago

GENIUS NOLAN

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Martijn Kleine2 years ago

It wasn’t that complex now was it? Good movie though.

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