Using a non-linear means of narration to examine the nature of memories and love, the genius of Charlie Kaufman prevents ‘Eternal Sunshine…’ from being too difficult to follow. The ensemble cast includes Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Tom Wilkinson. It follows an estranged couple who have erased each other from their memories. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏."Įternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American comedy-drama film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. The scene informs the reader of who our protagonist is and what he wants, but also implies something far more off-kilter."𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒕, 𝑱𝒐𝒆𝒍. Through their conversation on the train, we know they have a strange connection but as of now, all they have said is really all that can be known. In the first pages of the screenplay, we know who Joel is and we soon meet Clementine. The exposition of this script differs from the information needed to truly piece together Joel and Clementine’s relationship (which in a manner of speaking, has an exposition of its own). With what feel like numerous linear plotlines, and another retrograding, Kaufman offers an exemplary look into successfully juggling timelines in a screenplay.
The plot progression of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is, needless to say, complex. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Script Takeaway #2 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Time Hopping In that way, Clementine may be “gone,” but we know their love has changed Joel, and that he will never let her go. In his choice to enjoy the last (or first) memory with her, Joel’s reversal and growth is evident. This beach party scene encapsulates the lesson Joel has learned despite the loss of the good memories, and despite the heartache he felt with Clementine, his love for her was ultimately the most important thing. His actions, rooted in self-preservation, keep him safe from Clementine just as much as they push her away with a vengeance. Throughout the screenplay, Joel impulsively responds to Clementine, for instance, when he chooses to undergo the same memory-erasing procedure. They decide to proceed with their relationship despite knowing what could happen. They also receive packages from Lucana, which contain tapes from their respective sessions in which they explain why they want to erase each other. She will be completely erased they decide to just enjoy the time they have left until she is. Joel surrenders, realizing he can’t keep his memories of Clementine. Mierzwiak, is using Joel’s erased memories of Clementine to manipulate her into falling for him, threatening the permanent loss of Clementine from Joel’s life. Joel realizes that Patrick, a colleague of Dr. Mierzwiak keeps finding them and erasing the memories associated. Joel and Clementine travel through Joel’s memories, but Dr. Joel decides to hide Clementine in other memories (ones she was not originally present for).
Joel realizes he doesn’t want to erase Clementine from his memory. The more memories he relives though the procedure’s progression, the happier (since they’re from earlier in their relationship) they become. Joel decides to undergo the same procedure to erase Clementine from his memory. Joel learns Clementine has undergone a procedure to erase him from her memory.
We learn about Naomi, and where he is currently in his love life.
Here is the story structure for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind script: Exposition STORY BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE OF Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind script
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