‘Memoria’: Neon Sets Never-Ending Theatrical Tour for Weerasethakul’s Latest, One Screen at a Time

Dec 26,2021

Distributor Neon has lined up a most unusual release plan for Thai filmmaker Apichatpong’s latest film “Memoria,” which won the Jury Prize at Cannes and is next playing at the New York Film Festival. IndieWire has the exclusive news on the release plan.

Rather than a traditional platform release in multiple theaters simultaneously, the Tilda Swinton-starring film will be rolled out with a “deliberate and methodical approach,” says Neon, “moving from city to city, theater to theater, week by week, playing in front of only one solitary audience at any given time.” The idea is to frame “Memoria” as a kind of never-ending, moving-image art exhibit. The film will only play in theaters, and it will not become available on DVD, on demand, or streaming platforms.

The launch will kick off at the IFC Center in New York on December 26, where it will play for a one-week exclusive theatrical run. After that, the film will “travel” to the next city, making its rounds throughout the country over a continuous string of week-long engagements. Each engagement will be available for a predetermined, finite amount of time, as audiences are invited to take the dreamlike plunge into Weerasethakul’s hypnotic brand of filmmaking. His past films include “Tropical Malady” and “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.”

“Memoria” is now the Best International Feature Oscar submission from Colombia, where Weerasethakul shot the film for the first time, working outside his native Thailand and in the Spanish language. The film features an international cast of renowned actors including Swinton, Jeanne Balibar, and Colombian star Elkin Diaz.

“For Memoria, [the] cinema experience is crucial or maybe the only way. Let’s embrace the darkness and dream, one at a time,” Weerasethakul said.

A vocal advocate for the theatrical experience, Tilda Swinton said, “’Memoria’ is the perfect film for this. Big cinema or bust… Throughout the universe, in perpetuity.”

Neon founder and CEO Tom Quinn described the plan as meant “to truly pay homage to this existential gem was to build a sort of traveling mecca of cinema that has the capacity to stop us in our tracks.”

Per Neon, “‘Memoria’ is a profoundly serene film, inspired by the Thai director’s own memories and expressions combined with a historical excavation of Latin America. The film lulls audiences into almost a dreamlike state, as they settle in to follow Jessica (Academy Award winner, Tilda Swinton), an expat in Bogota, who, after hearing a jarring sound at daybreak, begins experiencing a mysterious sensory syndrome while traversing the jungles of Colombia. In her search for the sounds’ origins she encounters both personal and collective ghosts in the surrounding landscapes.”

Tags:

Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton in news news about Tilda Swinton

Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' song leaked online? King Khan seen kissing Deepika; users react.

Dec 19,2025

It was claimed that the entire song from the film 'King' had been leaked on social media. The video allegedly showed Shah Rukh Khan romancing Deepika Padukone and even kissing her. Is this song truly from the film 'King'? And what was the reaction of Shah Rukh Khan's fans to this song

Happy Patel Trailer: This duo from Aamir Khan's film is back again with DK Bose; will this mark Imran Khan's comeback?

Dec 19,2025

The trailer for Happy Patel: Dangerous Spy, directed by and starring Vir Das, has been released. This fun announcement has generated considerable excitement for the film, which is set to release in January 2026. The film also marks the comeback of Imran Khan. A Fun Announcem

Esha Deol returned to work after her father Dharmendra's death, saying, "Don't misunderstand me as a daughter."

Dec 19,2025

The entire Bollywood industry, including fans and the Deol family, is still reeling from the death of veteran actor Dharmendra. Recently, his son Sunny Deol attended the teaser launch of his upcoming film Border 2, where he was visibly emotional. Now, following Sunny, Esha Deol has also re

After watching Dhurandhar, Ram Gopal Varma gave his review, saying, "This is a warning for everyone."

Dec 19,2025

While the film "Dhurandhar" is receiving widespread acclaim everywhere, how could filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma be left behind? Ram Gopal Varma also showered immense praise on the Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna starrer "Dhurandhar." He called the film, directed by Aditya Dhar, an unprecedented a

Two actresses have joined Shahid Kapoor's O Romeo, and these beauties are unmatched in terms of hotness.

Dec 18,2025

Actor Shahid Kapoor will kick off the new year with his favorite filmmaker, Vishal Bhardwaj. Their upcoming film, O Romeo, has been the subject of much discussion for a long time, with various reports surfacing about the film's shooting and cast.Now, news is circulating that two famous Bo

Ranveer's fans targeted Rishab Shetty over the Kantara controversy, saying, "If the deities were angry, then why was the film a blockbuster hit?"

Dec 16,2025

Ranveer Singh is currently enjoying the success of his film 'Dhruva'. The film is doing exceptionally well at the box office. Meanwhile, a controversy involving Ranveer and 'Kantara' has resurfaced. Ranveer had faced criticism for mimicking Rishab Shetty's character from 'Kantara Cha

Shraddha Kapoor lashed out at Dhurandhar's enemies, 'Stree' exposed Bollywood's hypocrisy, and she supported Yami Gautam!

Dec 16,2025

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar is raking in massive profits at the box office, and every character in the film is being discussed on social media. It has received immense praise from both audiences and celebrities. This spy thriller has already crossed the ?500 crore mark worldwi

Kriti Sanon gave an update on 'Cocktail 2', saying, 'The film is being made at the right time'; she also commented on Shahid and Rashmika.

Dec 15,2025

Kriti Sanon is currently one of the leading actresses in the industry. She is consistently part of big films. Her recently released film, 'Tere Ishq Mein', also crossed the 100 crore mark at the box office. The actress is currently busy shooting for her upcoming film, 'Cocktail 2'. Mea