Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

A story about memory and love

In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind you follow Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet), a couple that has broken up. Clementine has had all memories of Joel erased via a mysterious company. When Joel discovers this, he decides to undergo the same treatment. But during the procedure, he realizes that he doesn't want to forget her after all.

Direction and screenplay

The film is a collaboration between director Michel Gondry and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Gondry is known for his visually inventive style, Kaufman for his complex and introspective stories. Together they create a film that blurs the line between dream and reality and asks questions about what memories mean for who you are.

Science fiction with a human heart

The film combines science fiction elements with an intimate portrait of a relationship. You see how memories work, how they color and distort. The narrative jumps through time and takes place partly in Joel's subconscious. That makes the film both compelling and accessible.

Watch the film at Lab111

Lab111 in Amsterdam is a film theater in a former anatomical laboratory. The program focuses on special, mostly independent films. Are you interested? Via the link on this page you will find more information about tickets.