Memories Unlocked (French: Souvenirs intimes) is a Canadian drama film released in 1999. Directed and co‑written by Jean Beaudin, the screenplay adapts Monique Proulx’s novel Homme invisible à la fenêtre. The film is performed in French and runs for 118 minutes.
The narrative follows Max (James Hyndman), a paraplegic artist living in Quebec, whose former girlfriend Lucie (Pascale Bussières) reappears years after their separation to accuse him of having raped her. The supporting cast includes Pierre‑Luc Brillant, Yves Jacques, Louise Portal, Michel Charette, Marcel Sabourin, and Sébastien Huberdeau.
Production and release
- Produced by Jean‑Roch Marcotte.
- Cinematography by Pierre Gill.
- Edited by Gaétan Huot.
- Musical score composed by Richard Grégoire.
- Distributed by Lionsgate Films.
- Premiered on 28 August 1999 at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Reception and accolades
Memories Unlocked received four nominations at the 20th Genie Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction/Production Design, and Best Overall Sound. It also earned five nominations at the 2nd Jutra Awards, winning the Jutra for Best Cinematography (Pierre Gill). Critical response noted the film’s intense emotional themes and the performances of its leads.
References
- Wikipedia entry for Memories Unlocked (accessed 2026).
- Variety review, 1999.
- National Post, “I loathe Lucie”, 16 September 1999.