I have no clue what this movie was all about very little dialogue and at one point the caption was in English when characters were speaking in spanish then all of a sudden the caption was in a foreign language while the characters were still speaking spanish, lol. Beautiful scenery but hated the movie.
I wish I could appreciate this film but I feel it’s a bit beyond my grasp in terms of taste. I was so excited to watch this and I was left feeling empty, whereas Uncle Boonme left me with a strange warmth and understanding of Thai culture. I won’t get into spoiler territory but I wish the themes were explored way more as it came across as more of a modern art exhibit, displaying one frame at a time, fragmented but connected but ultimately not the payoff I was hoping for.
@@balloonfiesta15 I think the issue stems from the style to be honest. It’s excessively slow and sells it as a “style”. Uncle Boonme worked for me in that the landscape lended such a helping hand to that story. Memoria doesn’t follow through on that part. Sure, it’s pretty to look at, but it’s beyond excessive with being flat and the background feels of little importance. And if you can fall into a deep hypnotic trance when having casual conversations with your friends, then I’m sure this movie worked for some, however I need to be engaged when having a conversation and ultimately this movie failed to do so. I can’t justify staring at two people talking for over 45 mins without a single cut and not feel like I was ripped off. Because ultimately, the themes discussed in this movie aren’t anything a few joints haven’t brought up by a camp fire. Why does filming it all of a sudden boost it’s “philosophical merit”?
@@BIGBIRD208 I feel it's okay to admit you don't like a film, don't impose it on grasp or intelligence, emotive cinema demands none of that(when someone films something, someone does not need to think about a "philosophical merit"). You sit with, live alongside a film, not to look at a distance at images thinking of interpretations or symbolism to a moving plot or narrative. Cinema is more than that, it is more poetic and musical, not painteresque, not photographic, not novelistic, it's peak form is like music and poetry. So if Memoria is a film you don't like, don't pressure it on appreciation from grasp, let it be as if it were music you didn't like to listen to. And Uncle Boonmee is something that you liked in regards of living culture in Thailand.
I agree that it didn't leave you feeling the same way as 'Boonmee' but I think that is the point, in the same sense that some films aren't meant to illicit a comforting feeling. I think Joe and Tilda's intention was to tell a story that felt as they describe in the beginnings of this video, and to perhaps map some parallel between the themes of Jessica as a character and how Joe and any filmmaker would approach a new land and new people.
I loved it so very much. It's already become of my favorite films-- so easy to get completely immersed in; so very evocative and eerie and serene. I immediately went and watched it a second time. Watching anything else afterwards felt impossibly jarring. And that said: It is definitely not a film for everyone! More like a lengthy meditation than anything. It reminded me more of his Syndromes and a Century than Uncle Boonme.
aliens, bro. Consciousness was seeded onto the earth and one dude remembered because he remembers everything and is terrified. And she picks up on his grief and tries to soothe him.
For those who don't know, the only way to ever see the film, (as of now), is to catch it in a small theatre as it tours around the United States only, and It will apparently never be streamable or sold online. How incredibly pretentious and inconvenient. Every filmmaker, regardless of their track record in cinema, should be making it as easy as possible for fans to see their films.
The film was so inert. I was intensely bored. I just didn’t care about shy of it. I love slow films, Tarkovsky is a favourite , but a 7 minute shot of a car park really tried my patience. what is that supposed to signify ? Films like this try to convince you of their own importance by being excruciatingly slow and ponderous. I’m not convinced. It felt incredibly contrived, I could practically hear it being discussed before bit was made.
That's just such an obvious frustration reaction because you didn't enjoy it or find something for you in the film, that you have to put it down altogether. I know it because I've felt the same sometimes. But your gut reaction is not "the truth". Anyway that was a nice little car concerto for me. Or cars having a chat while no one was watching. Obvious wink at Transformers. :)
If you aren't willing to submit to the film's style and go with it, you have no chance at finding anything to latch on to and enjoy. You weren't watching the movie, you were thinking about what other people were thinking while watching the movie.
I would not say worst. But I came out from the cinema yesterday feeling tricked. This movie is slow, there is no explanation at all and the whole movie should be half hours max. Two hours of longing "nothing-ness" on the screen and seeing the jungle just made me feel weird and confused. There is zero message in this movie. Zero arch of the story. No explanations. No character-development. No meaningful conversations. Hundred people can translate this iinto thousand meanings but only the director knows what was the goal here.
@@Zed1987X Your comment displays how spoiled audiences have become when watching a movie thanks to the hollywood classic style of making movies. People are so used to watching the same old repetitive structure that everytime you take them out of their confort zone they get confused, annoyed and combative.
Apichatpong is helping me survive ❤
He's so eloquently filling and perhaps improving the gap I've felt after finishing tarkovsky's cinema
Memoria changed my life, most meditative film I have ever seen.
LETSDOSOMETHING
where did u watch it from? i’m looking for it everywhere
@@watcher5295 i'll send you full hd free online link. Let me know
The whole thing felt like a beautifully strange dream
@@watcher5295 it’s only in theaters, find the nearest art museum or art cinema, you might find it showing there
I can't believe how quickly the interviewer said "Apichatpong Weerasethakul" in the intro.
😂😂😂 omg! Me too!
He def practised that
This movie is a Masterpiece!
love this person, one of the most interesting filmmaker today
Wow! Thx u so much for the awesome Q&A clip
This is a dream pairing
Love you Apichat
Watching Memoria in IFFI Goa
realmente hermoso
Iv been looking for an explanation video or article on the film. cant find any.
I have no clue what this movie was all about very little dialogue and at one point the caption was in English when characters were speaking in spanish then all of a sudden the caption was in a foreign language while the characters were still speaking spanish, lol. Beautiful scenery but hated the movie.
I wish I could appreciate this film but I feel it’s a bit beyond my grasp in terms of taste.
I was so excited to watch this and I was left feeling empty, whereas Uncle Boonme left me with a strange warmth and understanding of Thai culture.
I won’t get into spoiler territory but I wish the themes were explored way more as it came across as more of a modern art exhibit, displaying one frame at a time, fragmented but connected but ultimately not the payoff I was hoping for.
@@balloonfiesta15 I think the issue stems from the style to be honest. It’s excessively slow and sells it as a “style”. Uncle Boonme worked for me in that the landscape lended such a helping hand to that story.
Memoria doesn’t follow through on that part. Sure, it’s pretty to look at, but it’s beyond excessive with being flat and the background feels of little importance.
And if you can fall into a deep hypnotic trance when having casual conversations with your friends, then I’m sure this movie worked for some, however I need to be engaged when having a conversation and ultimately this movie failed to do so. I can’t justify staring at two people talking for over 45 mins without a single cut and not feel like I was ripped off. Because ultimately, the themes discussed in this movie aren’t anything a few joints haven’t brought up by a camp fire. Why does filming it all of a sudden boost it’s “philosophical merit”?
@@BIGBIRD208 I feel it's okay to admit you don't like a film, don't impose it on grasp or intelligence, emotive cinema demands none of that(when someone films something, someone does not need to think about a "philosophical merit"). You sit with, live alongside a film, not to look at a distance at images thinking of interpretations or symbolism to a moving plot or narrative. Cinema is more than that, it is more poetic and musical, not painteresque, not photographic, not novelistic, it's peak form is like music and poetry. So if Memoria is a film you don't like, don't pressure it on appreciation from grasp, let it be as if it were music you didn't like to listen to. And Uncle Boonmee is something that you liked in regards of living culture in Thailand.
I agree that it didn't leave you feeling the same way as 'Boonmee' but I think that is the point, in the same sense that some films aren't meant to illicit a comforting feeling. I think Joe and Tilda's intention was to tell a story that felt as they describe in the beginnings of this video, and to perhaps map some parallel between the themes of Jessica as a character and how Joe and any filmmaker would approach a new land and new people.
@@jarx7500 That's a perfect response
I loved it so very much. It's already become of my favorite films-- so easy to get completely immersed in; so very evocative and eerie and serene. I immediately went and watched it a second time. Watching anything else afterwards felt impossibly jarring.
And that said: It is definitely not a film for everyone! More like a lengthy meditation than anything. It reminded me more of his Syndromes and a Century than Uncle Boonme.
Yes!!!
ayyy !! los quiero mucho a ambos .
Te quiero mucho, Joe
Api
Not a film for everyone definitely
Sounds wonderful but no cinema near to me to go see this , though I understand why it has to be shown in that environment 🤔
Why won't anyone tell about the plot from K. castaneda?
Felt like Joe’s mic wasn’t on.
Hoped there might be a question about the UFO
Spoiler Alert
Spoiler?There is no spoiler or shit in such a boring last scene
I didnt like the Memoria but I can see why many people think its a masterpiece.
Same
Alguém por favor legende esse vídeo em português Brasil. Please 🙏
i didn't understand the ending :(
you have to feel, not understand
@@joaoguerra6873 there's nothing to feel or understand about it
@@cometcourse381 yes, there is a lot
aliens, bro. Consciousness was seeded onto the earth and one dude remembered because he remembers everything and is terrified. And she picks up on his grief and tries to soothe him.
@@VictorEzra My reading is the same. The seeding of life on earth. The sound of rainfall rising through the credits was warm and triumphant.
Who's Joe ?
"Joe" is Apichatpong Weerasethakul's nickname.
19:20 Shout out to Karen Carpenter.
How difficult can it be to find someone with basic understanding in audio engineering?
For those who don't know, the only way to ever see the film, (as of now), is to catch it in a small theatre as it tours around the United States only, and It will apparently never be streamable or sold online. How incredibly pretentious and inconvenient. Every filmmaker, regardless of their track record in cinema, should be making it as easy as possible for fans to see their films.
Do you ever encounter resistance to this example of a largely prescriptive and authoritative attitude in your life?
What
I generally agree with you but there's really no need to watch this movie. This film is so slow and boring.
@@Jahu-qs2us same could be said about u tbh
yts is your friend
Calibrating Nature 😂
The film was so inert. I was intensely bored. I just didn’t care about shy of it. I love slow films, Tarkovsky is a favourite , but a 7 minute shot of a car park really tried my patience. what is that supposed to signify ? Films like this try to convince you of their own importance by being excruciatingly slow and ponderous. I’m not convinced. It felt incredibly contrived, I could practically hear it being discussed before bit was made.
You’re fooling yourself if you pretend to enjoy Tarkovsky and still think that shots need to signify definite things
That's just such an obvious frustration reaction because you didn't enjoy it or find something for you in the film, that you have to put it down altogether. I know it because I've felt the same sometimes. But your gut reaction is not "the truth". Anyway that was a nice little car concerto for me. Or cars having a chat while no one was watching. Obvious wink at Transformers. :)
Stick to marvel movies
If you aren't willing to submit to the film's style and go with it, you have no chance at finding anything to latch on to and enjoy. You weren't watching the movie, you were thinking about what other people were thinking while watching the movie.
This was the worst film I've ever watched. If you don't believe me then watch it yourself.
I would not say worst. But I came out from the cinema yesterday feeling tricked. This movie is slow, there is no explanation at all and the whole movie should be half hours max. Two hours of longing "nothing-ness" on the screen and seeing the jungle just made me feel weird and confused. There is zero message in this movie. Zero arch of the story. No explanations. No character-development. No meaningful conversations. Hundred people can translate this iinto thousand meanings but only the director knows what was the goal here.
Nah
There is quite a lot in the film to deconstruct but I think you went in with a presupposition of what a movie should be.
I loved it but some people will definitely hate it
@@Zed1987X Your comment displays how spoiled audiences have become when watching a movie thanks to the hollywood classic style of making movies. People are so used to watching the same old repetitive structure that everytime you take them out of their confort zone they get confused, annoyed and combative.