Memory
U.S. release poster
Directed byMichel Franco
Written byMichel Franco
Produced by
  • Michel Franco
  • Eréndira Núñez Larios
  • Alex Orlovsky
  • Duncan Montgomery
Starring
CinematographyYves Cape
Edited by
Production
companies
  • Teorema
  • High Frequency Entertainment
  • Screen Capital
  • MUBI
  • Case Study Films
Distributed byKetchup Entertainment
Release dates
  • 8 September 2023 (2023-09-08) (Venice)
  • 22 December 2023 (2023-12-22) (United States)
Running time
100 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Mexico
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Memory is a 2023 drama film written and directed by Michel Franco. It stars Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard, Merritt Wever, Brooke Timber, Elsie Fisher, Josh Charles and Jessica Harper. The film is a Mexican-American production.[2]

The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, where it premiered on 8 September 2023. Sarsgaard won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for his performance. It will be released in limited theaters in the United States on December 22, 2023, before expanding wide on January 5, 2024.

Premise

Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.

Cast

Production

Filming wrapped in New York in May 2022.[3]

Release

Memory premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on 8 September 2023.[2][4][5] It had its North American premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on 10 September 2023.[6][1] In October 2023, Ketchup Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.[7] The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the United States on December 22, 2023, before a wide release on January 5, 2024.[8][9]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 34 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The website's consensus reads: "A searingly powerful union of filmmaker and cast, Memory finds writer/director Michel Franco exploring complex, mature themes brought brilliantly to life by stars Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard."[10] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[11]

Accolades

Year Award / Film Festival Category Recipient(s) Result Ref(s)
2023 Venice International Film Festival Golden Lion Michel Franco Nominated
Volpi Cup for Best ActorPeter SarsgaardWon

References

  1. 1 2 "Memory". TIFF. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Memory". La Biennale di Venezia. 24 July 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  3. ↑ Wiseman, Andreas (23 May 2022). "Oscar Winner Jessica Chastain & Peter Sarsgaard Wrap On Under-The-Radar Film 'Memory' From Cannes Regular Michel Franco; Partners Include Teorema, High Frequency, Mubi, The Match Factory, Screen Capital & ICM". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  4. ↑ Keslassy, Elsa (21 June 2023). "Venice 2023: Michael Mann's 'Ferrari' With Adam Driver, New Jessica Chastain and Pablo Larraín Films Eyed for Competition (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  5. ↑ Ruimy, Jordan (4 June 2023). "Michel Franco's 'Memory' to World Premiere at Venice Film Festival". World of Reel. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  6. ↑ Lang, Brent (24 July 2023). "Toronto Film Festival 2023 Lineup Includes Alexander Payne, Richard Linklater, Anna Kendrick, George C. Wolfe and Ethan Hawke Movies". Variety. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  7. ↑ Feinberg, Scott (27 October 2023). "Peter Sarsgaard and Jessica Chastain Enter Oscar Race as 'Memory' Is Bought, Set for 2023 Release (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
  8. ↑ Jessica Chastain [@jes_chastain] (21 November 2023). "The official poster for our movie "Memory" 🖤 in theaters in NY & LA on Dec 22. Nationwide Jan 5th. I can't wait for everyone to see the Venice Film Festival Best Actor winner Peter Sarsgaard's beautiful performance" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 November 2023 – via Twitter.
  9. ↑ Devore, Britta (21 November 2023). "Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard Get Close in 'Memory' Poster". Collider. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  10. ↑ "Memory". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  11. ↑ "Memory". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  12. ↑ "Biennale Cinema 2023 | Venezia 80 Competition". La Biennale di Venezia. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
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