Peter Sarsgaard Wanted ‘Memory’ to Be a Positive Portrayal of Dementia
variety.comJenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor Peter Sarsgaard only learned after he’d filmed “Memory” that it was his co-star Jessica Chastain who suggested him for the role of Saul, a man suffering from dementia who embarks on a relationship with Chastain’s social worker.
It was a smart call; when the Michel Franco film premiered at this year’s Venice Film Festival, Sars- gaard took home the Volpi Cup for best actor. “Memory” hits the U.S.
in a limited release Dec. 22 before going wide Jan. 5. This movie deals with dramatic events, but it’s not maudlin — it’s even funny in places. I really wanted to make this a different portrayal.
Dementia is his condition, but it’s not his character. This is a guy who has a limited amount of time in his life, and he knows it.
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