Analysis of Conventions used in the opening sequence for Memento

In this opening sequence, there is a variety of shots. These include; reversed sequence, slow paced and there is a variety of shots eg. close up and mid shot. The reversed sequence can cause confusion for the audience, making them ask questions and want to know more. The sounds in this sequence correspond well with the visual images. The background music is eerie and builds tension for the audience. The lack of long shots and the confusion caused by lack of information gives the person annominty which causes more questions for the audience. From the opening sequence, we are told that the main scenario of this film is homicide (a.k.a murder). The main theme of this film is death. This is pretty obvious as in the opening sequence, there is a photogragh of a body, which had obviously been murdered.