How ‘Memoria’ Created a Human Experience Through Sound

In “Memoria,” out now in theaters, Tilda Swinton, hearing a loud “bang” at daybreak, begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while navigating her way through the jungles of Colombia. The film causes one to ponder why sound design is often only mentioned in connection with superhero movies laden with explosions, crazy, loud music and effects which immediately permeate our consciousness. But director Apichatpong Weerasethakul challenges cinephiles with minimal dialogue, making audiences evaluate just how crucial sound can become to the human experience of navigating through life. For more than two and a half minutes, there is total silence with only… Read Full Article