Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Timeline ( Real )

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March 19, 2004

Release of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

The movie 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' was released in theaters, gaining critical acclaim for its innovative narrative and emotional depth.

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February 27, 2005

Winning Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay

The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, recognizing Charlie Kaufman's exceptional writing.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Timeline ( Fictional )

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Month 1, Day 1

Joel and Clementine Meet on the Train

Joel meets Clementine on a train to Montauk, sparking their romantic relationship.

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Month 1, Week 2

Joel and Clementine Begin Dating

The beginning of Joel and Clementine's romantic relationship.

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Month 6, Day 15

Relationship Deteriorates

Joel and Clementine's relationship starts to worsen with increasing arguments and distance.

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Month 7, Day 2

Clementine Undergoes Lacuna Procedure

Clementine undergoes the memory erasure procedure at Lacuna to erase memories of Joel.

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Month 7, Day 10

Joel Discovers Memory Erasure

Joel finds out Clementine has erased him from her memory and decides to undergo the same procedure.

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Month 7, Day 12

Joel's Memory Erasure Begins

Joel starts the Lacuna memory erasure procedure to forget Clementine.

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Month 7, Day 12

Joel Tries to Hide Memories

While being erased, Joel attempts to hide memories of Clementine within other memories to keep them from being erased.

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During memory erasure procedure

Joel and Clementine Relive Memories

Joel relives various memories of their relationship, including happy and painful moments.

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During memory erasure procedure

Joel Changes Mind During Erasure

Joel decides he doesn't want to forget Clementine and attempts to stop the procedure.

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After memory erasure completion

Joel and Clementine Meet After Procedures

After both have undergone memory erasure, Joel and Clementine meet again and feel a connection.

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After their second meeting

Joel and Clementine Learn the Truth

Joel and Clementine discover that they had erased each other from memory but still end up pursuing a relationship.