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{{Person|title1=Christopher Nolan|image1=ChristopherNolan.jpg|date_of_birth=July 30th 1970|directed=''[[Following (Film)|Following]]''<br>''[[Memento (Film)|Memento]]''<br>''[[Insomnia (Film)|Insomnia]]''<br>''[[Batman Begins (Film)|Batman Begins]]''<br>''[[The Prestige (Film)|The Prestige]]''<br>''[[The Dark Knight (Film)|The Dark Knight]]''<br>''[[Inception (Film)|Inception]]''<br>''[[The Dark Knight Rises (Film)|The Dark Knight Rises]]''<br>''[[Interstellar (Film)|Interstellar]]''<br>''[[Dunkirk (Film)|Dunkirk]]''<br>''[[Tenet (Film)|Tenet]]''<br>''[[Oppenheimer (Film)|Oppenheimer]]''|wrote=''[[Following (Film)|Following]]''<br>''[[Memento (Film)|Memento]]''<br>''[[Batman Begins (Film)|Batman Begins]]''<br>''[[The Prestige (Film)|The Prestige]]''<br>''[[The Dark Knight (Film)|The Dark Knight]]''<br>''[[Inception (Film)|Inception]]''<br>''[[The Dark Knight Rises (Film)|The Dark Knight Rises]]''<br>''[[Interstellar (Film)|Interstellar]]''<br>''[[Dunkirk (Film)|Dunkirk]]''<br>''[[Tenet (Film)|Tenet]]''<br>''[[Oppenheimer (Film)|Oppenheimer]]''|produced=''[[Following (Film)|Following]]''<br>''[[The Prestige (Film)|The Prestige]]''<br>''[[The Dark Knight (Film)|The Dark Knight]]''<br>''[[Inception (Film)|Inception]]''<br>''[[The Dark Knight Rises (Film)|The Dark Knight Rises]]''<br>''[[Interstellar (Film)|Interstellar]]''<br>''[[Dunkirk (Film)|Dunkirk]]''<br>''[[Tenet (Film)|Tenet]]''<br>''[[Oppenheimer (Film)|Oppenheimer]]''}}
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|name = Christopher Nolan
 
|image = [[File:ChrisNolan1.jpg]]
 
|birthplace = London
 
|birthdate = 30th July, 1970
 
|spouse = [[Emma Thomas]]
 
|siblings = [[Jonathan Nolan]] <br> Matthew Francis Nolan
 
|children = Flora Nolan<br>[[Rory Nolan]]<br>[[Oliver Nolan]]<br>[[Magnus Nolan]]
 
|others = [[John Nolan]] ''(uncle)''<br>[[Miranda Nolan]] ''(cousin)''<br>[[Tom Nolan]] ''(cousin)''
 
|education = B.A. in English Literature, [[UCL]]
 
|nationality = British
 
|profession = Film director}}
 
   
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'''Christopher Edward Nolan CBE''', born on July 30, 1970, is a British-American filmmaker celebrated for his Hollywood blockbusters and intricate storytelling. Widely regarded as a leading filmmaker of the 21st century, his films have collectively grossed over $6 billion worldwide. Time recognized his influence by listing him among the 100 most influential people in 2015, and in 2024, he was honored with a prestigious British Film Institute Fellowship.
'''Christopher Jonathan James Nolan''' is a prolific film director, writer and producer. He is known for his works involving psychological issues, complex narrative structures, with strong emotional themes.
 
   
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Nolan's journey into filmmaking began at a young age, and after pursuing English literature at University College London, he made his debut with the film "[[Following (Film)|Following]]" in 1998. Gaining international acclaim with "[[Memento (Film)|Memento]]" in 2000, he seamlessly transitioned to studio filmmaking with successes like "[[Dark Knight Trilogy|The Dark Knight" trilogy]], "[[The Prestige (Film)|The Prestige]]," and "[[Inception (Film)|Inception.]]" His cinematic prowess continues with well-received works such as "[[Interstellar (Film)|Interstellar]]," "[[Dunkirk (Film)|Dunkirk]]," "[[Tenet (Film)|Tenet]]," and "[[Oppenheimer (Film)|Oppenheimer]]."
== Early life ==
 
   
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Exploring metaphysical themes such as epistemology, existentialism, ethics, time construction, and the fluidity of memory and identity, Nolan's films stand out for their distinctive style. This includes mathematically-inspired visuals, unconventional narratives, practical effects, experimental soundscapes, and large-format film photography. Frequently collaborating with his brother, [[Jonathan Nolan]], Nolan also co-founded the production company [[Syncopy Films|Syncopy Inc.]] alongside his wife, [[Emma Thomas]].
Christopher was born in [[London]], but spent his youth travelling between there and [[Chicago]]. He began an interest in film-making from an early age. He attended [[UCL]] where he studied English, and met many of the cast and crew that he later worked with on his first feature, ''[[Following]]''.
 
   
==Films==
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== Trivia ==
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''To be added.''
===As director===
 
* ''[[Tarantella]]'' (1989)
 
* ''[[Larceny]]'' (1996)
 
* ''[[Doodlebug]]''.(1997)
 
* ''[[Following]]'' (1998)
 
* ''[[Memento]]'' (2000)
 
* ''[[Insomnia]]'' (2002)
 
* ''[[Batman Begins]]'' (2005)
 
* ''[[The Prestige]]'' (2006)
 
* ''[[The Dark Knight]]'' (2008)
 
* ''[[Inception]]'' (2010)
 
* ''[[The Dark Knight Rises]]'' (2012)
 
* ''[[Interstellar]]'' (2014)
 
 
=== As writer===
 
*Tarantella (1989)
 
*Larceny (1996)
 
*Doodlebug (1997)
 
*Following (1998)
 
*Memento (2000) (Screenplay)
 
*Batman Begins (2005) (Screenplay)
 
*The Prestige (2006) (Screenplay)
 
*The Dark Knight (2008) (Screenplay)
 
*Inception (2010)
 
*The Dark Knight Rises (2012) (Screenplay)
 
*''[[Man of Steel]]'' (2013) (Story)
 
 
===As producer===
 
*Tarantella (1989)
 
*Larceny (1996)
 
*Doodlebug (1997)
 
*The Prestige (2006)
 
*The Dark Knight (2008)
 
*Inception (2010)
 
*The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
 
* Man of Steel (2013)
 
* Interstellar (2014)
 
 
=== As executive producer===
 
*[[Transcendence]] (2014)
 
 
===As cinematographer===
 
*Tarantella (1989)
 
*Larceny (1996)
 
*Doodlebug (1997)
 
*Following (1998)
 
 
===As editor===
 
*Tarantella (1989)
 
*Larceny (1996)
 
*Doodlebug (1997)
 
*Following (1998)
 
 
== Gallery ==
 
[[File:Inception_screenshot_behind_the_scene_leonardo_di_caprio_with_christopher_nolan.jpg|thumb|left]]
 
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== Quotes ==
 
* ''"Less is more when it comes to dead dogs."'' - <small>[[Insomnia]] audio commentary</small>
 
   
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
* {{wikipedia|Christopher Nolan}}
 
* {{imdb|name/nm0634240}}
 
* {{imdb|name/nm0634240}}
* {{wikipedia|Christopher Nolan}}
 
 
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[[Category:Batman Begins (Crew)]]
 
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Latest revision as of 06:09, 23 January 2024


Christopher Edward Nolan CBE, born on July 30, 1970, is a British-American filmmaker celebrated for his Hollywood blockbusters and intricate storytelling. Widely regarded as a leading filmmaker of the 21st century, his films have collectively grossed over $6 billion worldwide. Time recognized his influence by listing him among the 100 most influential people in 2015, and in 2024, he was honored with a prestigious British Film Institute Fellowship.

Nolan's journey into filmmaking began at a young age, and after pursuing English literature at University College London, he made his debut with the film "Following" in 1998. Gaining international acclaim with "Memento" in 2000, he seamlessly transitioned to studio filmmaking with successes like "The Dark Knight" trilogy, "The Prestige," and "Inception." His cinematic prowess continues with well-received works such as "Interstellar," "Dunkirk," "Tenet," and "Oppenheimer."

Exploring metaphysical themes such as epistemology, existentialism, ethics, time construction, and the fluidity of memory and identity, Nolan's films stand out for their distinctive style. This includes mathematically-inspired visuals, unconventional narratives, practical effects, experimental soundscapes, and large-format film photography. Frequently collaborating with his brother, Jonathan Nolan, Nolan also co-founded the production company Syncopy Inc. alongside his wife, Emma Thomas.

Trivia[]

To be added.

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