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S2. EP1. Tell Me A Story

The Memory Hole Podcast

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The Narrative Power of Amnesia in Storytelling

This chapter examines how head trauma and amnesia serve as powerful narrative tools in film, with a focus on notable examples like The Bourne Identity and Memento. It highlights the effects of various types of amnesia on character arcs and plot development, alongside the exploration of repression in creating intricate stories of self-discovery.

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