A man finds himself awakening in hospital but loses his memory as if the stitches of a damaged quilt were torn away during surgery. This opening sequence of *Blackout* starts an intense story. The movie starts by presenting a lockdown scenario in an institution designed for healing which transforms clinical hospital passageways into perils that threaten his survival. The pursuit of his identity becomes a desperate chase after he barely escapes from the pursuit of relentless Cartel members.
Through the storytelling devices the movie tells a tale about personal identity development alongside survival during a period without memory. Throughout his intense movements the main character explores his internal psychology through his struggle to survive which compels him to face the essential question about his true identity. The story tension intensifies through each twist as it forces the character to endure complete physical and mental tests before audiences can find relief.
Visual elements of *Blackout* present a very restricted heart-pounding appearance which represents the main character’s chaotic mental state. Through its rushed filming techniques the movie matches screen intensity to story hasteness thus drawing viewers deeply into real-time action. The film surrounds viewers with a powerful musical score alongside intense heartbeats while tracking the feverish pursuit to discover reality and maintain existence. The high-speed pace and intense emotional power of *Blackout* overcomes familiar narrative elements by leaving its viewers doubting the core aspects of self and memory following its moving finish.
