Title analysis

Memento (By Christopher Nolan) Opening titles

The actual title of the film (that comes before the other titles), is larger than the other titles but uses the same font and colour. However, the letters are more separate, taking up more space on the screen and creating a bigger difference between the main title and the other titles.

The titles at the beginning of this film are quite simple, and use a light colour that helps them stand out from the background. The light colour connotes pureness and innocence which actually contrasts the nature of the film as well as linking with melancholic music that accompanies the opening. The letters are capitalised drawing the attention of the viewer and emphasising an urgency or importance. They have also been centred on the screen so that they are essentially not hard to miss. 

The titles fade in and out very simply and at a steady pace. Simplicity can be effective because it creates seriousness and leaves the viewer with less to expect. 

What the opening sequence contains:

• Distributors – New Market and Summit Entertainment
• Production company – Team Todd
• Film Supervisors
• Name of Film - Memento
• Names of stars and actors
• Casting Directors
• Music Supervisor
• Costume Designer
• Editor
• Production Designer
• Director of Photography
• Co-Producer
• Co-Executive Producers
• Producers
• Screenplay Supervisor
• Based on the story by…
• Director