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Memento is known for its unique style. Its opening sequence effectively sets the tone of the story, introduces its main character, and uses vivid cinematography to catch the viewerˇ¦s attention. The film begins with a close-up shot of a hand, the hand of a strong, robust man, holding a picture. The picture is a high-angle shot of a wall, stained in bright red blood. The duration of the first shot is the longest of the opening sequence, but it contains no camera movement. While the camera stays in place, the hand moves from a slight wave to a violent shake of the picture. Gradually, the bright colours on the picture begin to dim and separate out, until it finally disappears, leaving behind a pale beige piece of Polaroid film.
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