The Index of the Memento: Tracing the Evidentiary Gaze in Film, Photography, and Digital Remains
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Because of its non-linear structure and themes of memory, many academic papers analyze the film using "indexicality" (a semiotic term). Notable areas of study include: Title: The Index of the Memento: Tracing the
The Polaroid camera is the quintessential indexical machine in Memento . Unlike digital photography (which can be photoshopped), the Polaroid’s chemical development process implies a direct causal link to the real. Leonard uses Polaroids to annotate his reality: “The motel,” “The dealer,” “Fact 5.” Unlike digital photography (which can be photoshopped), the
A special "Chronological" version exists as a hidden feature on certain special edition DVDs . Watching Options