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This year’s Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF for short, has showcaseda plethora of exciting upcoming releases. Films such asAnna Kendrick’s directorial debutWoman of the HourandAlexander Payne’sThe Holdoversare just two of the many stand-out performers from the highly-acclaimed festival, with this year’s addition certainly a success. Another film that blew audiences away during TIFF wasMemory, a soul-breaking introspective on the relationship of two people who seem to be strangers.
Withrave reviews joyfully declaring the film’s triumph, it is no wonder that the feature has now picked up plenty of attention, especially considering its seven-minute standing ovation following its debut at the Venice Film Festival. So, with that in mind, here is a look at everything we know aboutMemoryso far.
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When Is the Release Date For ‘Memory’?
Currently, there is not yet a US release date for the film. Following its enormous success at this year’s TIFF, the film is being screened at the likes of the Zurich Film Festival on October 1 and the BFI London Film Festival on October 6, with a release date likely to be announced sometime after these dates.
Where Can You Watch ‘Memory’?
Although we do not know for certain, it is likely thatMemorywill receive a theatrical release as opposed to a streaming one initially. However, the film may come to streaming at some point after its theatrical debut, with writer and directorMichel Franco’s (Chronic) most recently directed featureSundowncurrentlyavailable to stream on Hulu.
Is There a Trailer For ‘Memory’?
Although there is not yet a trailer forMemory, back in August fans were treated to somefirst-look promotional imagesof the lead pair,Jessica ChastainandPeter Sarsgaardin all their dramatic glory. To make sure you don’t miss whenMemory’s trailer finally drops, stay tuned to Collider for any and all updates.
Who Is Starring in ‘Memory’?
Starring inMemoryisAcademy Award winner Jessica Chastainas Sylvia and the ever-brilliant Peter Sarsgaard as Saul. Academy Award winner Chastain has found recent success as both Amy inThe Good Nurseand Tammy in the Showtime originalGeorge and TammyalongsideMichael Shannon. Emmy-nominated actor Peter Sarsgaard has forged a fantastic career including critically acclaimed performances in the likes ofDopesick,Shattered Glass, andGarden State, with his portrayal of Saul inMemoryalready earning him the Best Actor accolade at the Venice Film Festival.
Alongside both Sarsgaard and Chastain inMemoryis a stellar ensemble of supporting actors. This includes the likes ofBlake Baumgartner(Fosse/Verdon) as Ashley,Elizabeth Loyacano(Person of Interest) as Megan,Josh Charles(Dead Poet’s Society) as Isaac,Jackson Dorfmann(Lioness) as Mark, andElsie Fisher(Despicable Me) as Sara. As well as this, making her feature debut inMemoryis Sylvia’s daughter Anna played by the highly-praisedBrooke Timber.
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What Is ‘Memory’ About?
The official plot synopsis forMemoryreads:
“Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.”
At the heart of this feature is a poignant narrative about the importance of memory and the devastating truth behind losing it. Alongside othercritically acclaimed movies about memory loss,Memoryuses its central characters and the slow reveal of the journeys that brought them to this point to tackle challenging themes typical of Michel Franco’s work, with Franco himself previously acknowledging his love for challenging audiences. For a more in-depth breakdown ofMemory’s story, check outCollider’s review from this year’s TIFF.
Who Is Behind ‘Memory’?
The aforementioned Michel Franco writes, directs, and producesMemory, with his authorial signature writ large across the movie. Executive producer credits go to the likes ofEfe Cakarel(Farewell Amor),Moises Chiver(The Noble Family),Tatiana Emden(Making It Up), andRalph Haiek(Joel), with the likes ofDuncan Montgomery(Bernie) andAlex Orlovsky(Never Rarely Sometimes Always) joining Franco as producers. Also applying their talents toMemoryare cinematographerYves Cape(Humanity) and editorÓscar Figueroa(Miroslava).
Other TIFF Triumphs To Look Out For
WithMemoryjust one of many showcases of great filmmaking from this year’s TIFF, here are some others to keep your keen eyes on the lookout for.
One Life- Directed byJames Hawes(Black Mirror),One Lifeis a biopic about British humanitarian Nicholas Winston portrayed gracefully byAnthony Hopkins. Winston’s miracle feat of saving hundreds of children from the clutches of the Nazis is a tale that has been longing for a Hollywood adaptation, with this feature doing enormous justice to the incredible real-life story at its core. Also starring the likes ofHelena Bonham CarterandJohnny Flynn, the movie releases theatrically in the UK on August 18, 2025, with a US release date surely on its way very soon.
Woman of the Hour- Marking the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick,Woman of the Hourprovides a fresh spin on a well-worn true crime genre, with the movie discussing the repercussions of the infamous “Dating Game” murderer Rodney Alcala. Despite not currently having a release date, the movie was quickly snapped up by Netflix following its success at TIFF and will surely receive a release date sooner rather than later.
Hell of a Summer- BothBilly BrykandFinn Wolfhardmake their directorial debut withHell of a Summer; a neat throwback of a horror movie that ticks all the right boxes. Following the always-successful trope of a summer camp infiltrated by a malevolent masked figure, the success of the movie holds lots of promise for its young directors, with Wolfhard and co. discussing their journey to making the movie inan interview with Collider.Hell of a Summeris yet to pick up a release date, but one is not likely to be far away given the success of the pairing at the helm and the movie itself at TIFF.
