IMDb 6.4 2021 HD

Memoria

Memoria

2021
Drama Mystery Science Fiction
136 min PG Colombia
6 / 10
6.4 IMDB

After hearing a loud ‘bang’ at daybreak, a Scottish woman begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while traversing the jungles of Colombia.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse / Sompot Chidgasornpongse / Apichatpong Weerasethakul / Mateo Suárez Castiblanco / Santiago Porras
Starring
Tilda Swinton / Agnes Brekke / Daniel Giménez Cacho / Jerónimo Barón / Juan Pablo Urrego / Jeanne Balibar / Aída Morales / Constanza Guitérrez

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

enigmatic immersive contemplative slow atmospheric challenging unique profound abstract meditative unsettling rewarding

Reviews

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Chloe Davies
Mar 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Memoria' presents a fascinating premise – a woman experiencing strange auditory phenomena – but its execution is an acquired taste. Tilda Swinton is compelling as the central figure, conveying a deep sense of bewilderment. However, the film's extremely…

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Liam O'Connell
Mar 31, 2026
5.0 / 5
5.0

This is cinema that breathes. Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 'Memoria' is a transcendental experience, anchored by a career defining performance from Tilda Swinton. She navigates the subtle, yet profound, shifts in her character’s perception with breathtaking authenticity. The film's genius…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Memoria' is a testament to the power of atmosphere and suggestion. Tilda Swinton delivers a performance of quiet intensity, embodying the profound unease of a woman experiencing inexplicable auditory events. Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul crafts a film that is…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

For those seeking a departure from the mainstream, 'Memoria' offers a unique, albeit demanding, journey. Tilda Swinton anchors the film with her signature enigmatic presence, portraying a woman grappling with a mysterious sonic phenomenon. The direction is patient,…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Apichatpong Weerasethakul's 'Memoria' is a cinematic experience that eschews conventional narrative for a deeply sensory exploration. Tilda Swinton is magnetic as Jessica, a woman haunted by an unexplained 'bang' that triggers a cascade of peculiar auditory sensations. Swinton’s…

FAQs

The tone of 'Memoria' is predominantly meditative, introspective, and subtly disquieting. Director Apichatpong Weerasethakul employs a deliberate and unhurried pace, allowing scenes to unfold organically and inviting the viewer to absorb the atmosphere. This pacing is essential to the film's sensory focus, giving ample space for the intricate sound design and Tilda Swinton's nuanced performance to resonate. It’s a film that asks for your patience and rewards it with a unique, immersive experience.