Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in 35mm

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind in 35mm

Pre-screening conversation with Ellen Kuras, cinematographer, A.S.C. and Academy Governor. Selected by the Cinematographers Branch. Free for Museum members.

Pre-screening conversation with Ellen Kuras, cinematographer, A.S.C. and Academy Governor.

Selected by the Cinematographers Branch.
Free for Museum members.

A heartbroken young man (Jim Carrey) discovers his ex-girlfriend has had her memories of their relationship erased and reluctantly undergoes the same procedure in this fantastical yet emotionally grounded romantic comedy-drama. Charlie Kaufman, director Michel Gondry, and Pierre Bismuth won an Oscar for the film’s imaginative original screenplay, with Kate Winslet nominated for her unsentimental performance as the amnesiac ex. Cinematographer Ellen Kuras (I Shot Andy Warhol) worked closely with Gondry to create the film’s distinctive look which perfectly bridged fantasy and reality, filming long takes in 35mm and using natural light and real locations wherever possible.

DIRECTED BY: Michel Gondry. WRITTEN BY: Charlie Kaufman. STORY BY: Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, Pierre Bismuth. WITH: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo. 2004. 108 min. USA. Color. English. Rated R. 35mm.

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