Christopher Nolan
Also Known As: Christopher Edward Nolan, Chris Nolan, Sir Christopher Nolan, Sir Christopher Edward Nolan, کریستوفر نولان
Biography: Sir Christopher Edward Nolan, CBE (born July 30, 1970) is a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Westminster, London, England and holds both British and American citizenship due to his American mother. He is known for writing and directing critically acclaimed films such as Memento (2000), The Prestige (2006), The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-12), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014) and Dunkirk (2017). Nolan is the founder of the production company Syncopy Films. He often collaborates with his wife, producer Emma Thomas, and his brother, screenwriter Jonathan Nolan.
Department: Directing
Place of Birth: Westminster, London, England, UK
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Birthday: July 30, 1970
Age: 54 years old
Gender: Male
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Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight
Overview: Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-15
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Heath Ledger: A Tribute
Overview: On January 22, 2008, the entertainment world was rocked by news that one of its brightest young stars had unexpectedly died. This film is a commemorative special dedicated to the life and works of this complex and unique talent who died before his time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-01
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These Amazing Shadows
Overview: Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-01-22
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The Batmobile
Overview: Witness all five Batmobiles together for the first time in history. Dive deep into every aspect of the most awe-inspiring weapon in Batman’s arsenal as you journey through the birth and evolution of this technological marvel and cultural icon
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-16
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Side by Side
Overview: Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-19
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To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
Overview: Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people and unleashed mass hysteria.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-09
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Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious
Overview: Can the dream world be a fully functional parallel reality? Joseph Gordon-Levitt and leading scientists take you to the cutting edge of dream research in this documentary produced for Christopher Nolan's "Inception."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-07
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Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
Overview: A look behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" about an American scientist and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-07-15
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Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene
Overview: Director Christopher Nolan and creative collaborators unmask the incredible detail and planning behind The Dark Knight, including stunt staging, filming in IMAX, the new Bat-Suit and Bat-Pod and other exclusive features.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-15
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Batman Tech
Overview: He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsenal of crime fighting weaponry ever devised. But just where does comic book science fiction end and scientific fact begin? What technologies are behind the gadgets in Batman's utility belt? And just how plausible is the Batmobile? Get ready for a real life trip to the Batcave as we reveal the secrets behind Batman Tech.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-21
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The Science of Interstellar
Overview: Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of consulting Scientist Kip Thorne, basic film themes, the science behind the search for planets capable of hosting life, space-time and the theory of relativity, the science of wormholes and black holes, crafting the film's visuals based on real scientific observation, the birth of the universe, the Dust Bowl and the evolution of dust as a toxin, the likelihood of future dust storms, the prospects of escaping a dying or doomed planet and the possibilities of colonizing Mars.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-13
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The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan
Overview: Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Prestige" (2006).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-02-20
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Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Overview: Actors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-15
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The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
Overview: This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward the Rises finale and the culmination of nearly a decade of creative blood, sweat and tears. Candid, thoughtful and extensive, and comprised of revealing behind-the-scenes footage, countless interviews, audition tapes (with Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy doning the cape and cowl), and a narrative grip and momentum all its own, it leaves no stone unturned.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-24
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Tarantella
Overview: "Tarantella" was an early Super 8 short film directed by Christopher Nolan with his childhood friend Roko Belic. It was made in 1989 while Nolan was studying at University College London. The film aired on "Image Union," a PBS programme in Chicago. It is about the suffering of a young man while he has nightmare about spiders and demons.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-12
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Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey
Overview: A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-05
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Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
Overview: An in-depth look of the 40 year journey, from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, of Hans Zimmer, the man who’s become the dominant force in the world of movie soundtracks. His film credits include The Lion King, Rain Man, Pirates of The Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight Trilogy, 12 Year A Slave, The Thin Red Line, The Da Vinci Code and Dune.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-16
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Cinema16: British Short Films
Overview: This critically acclaimed DVD contains 16 of the best classic and award winning British short films and delivers a snapshot of British cinema past and present. It includes films from Britain's most exciting new talent alongside early shorts from it's most successful filmmakers' amongst them Chris Nolan (Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins), Ridley Scott (Gladiator, Alien), Mike Leigh (Secrets and Lies) and Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours). 01 About a Girl - Brian Percival 02 Boy & Bicycle - Ridley Scott 03 Dear Phone - Peter Greenaway 04 Doodlebug - Christopher Nolan 05 Eight - Stephen Daldry 06 Gasman - Lynne Ramsay 07 Girl Chewing Gum - John Smith 08 Home - Morag McKinnon 09 Joyride - Jim Gillespie 10 Inside Out - Tom & Charles Guard 11 Je T’aime John Wayne - Toby Macdonald 12 The Sheep Thief - Asif Kapadia 13 The Short & Curlies - Mike Leigh 14 Telling Lies - Simon Ellis 15 UK Images - Martin Parr 16 Who’s My Favourite Girl? - Adrian J. McDowall
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-05
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Stanley Kubrick in Focus
Overview: Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was developed.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-30
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Cinema Futures
Overview: Analog celluloid strips are disappearing. Is film dying, or just changing? Are the world's film archives on the brink of a dark age? Renowned filmmakers, museum curators, historians, and engineers help dramatize the future of film and the cinema in the age of digital moving pictures.
Genres: Documentary Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-09-02
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Christopher Nolan's Turning Point
Overview: The mastermind of modern cinema, Christopher Nolan’s illustrious 25 year career (Oppenheimer, Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight) is a case study in time, memory and structure. However, these obsessions are more than just a motif, but a reflection of Nolan’s own transformative path. After a decade of stalling his dream project, an intimate revelation catalysed a narrative pivot in Christopher Nolan’s storytelling. While suggesting the hidden emotional depth in his filmography, this video respects Nolan’s approach to not overexplaining, but simply nudging you in the right direction. This is the story of a man’s reach exceeding his imagination. The story of Christopher Nolan’s turning point.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-01-26
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Exploring 'The Tree of Life'
Overview: A documentary on Terrence Malick and the making of his film "The Tree of Life."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-11
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Inside 'Interstellar'
Overview: Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" discuss project origins, the film's imagery, ambitions, incorporating IMAX footage, the human element within the film, arm shooting locations outside of Calgary, the set construction and design, working with real corn, mechanical characters, including backstory, design, the blend of practical and digital effects in bringing them to life, the differences in the characters, the human performances behind the characters, the creative process behind the film's music, Icelandic locations, vehicle interiors, the processes of simulating the absence of gravity, the crucial end-film visuals and influence and inspiration for future generations
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-03-31
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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Overview: Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-18
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Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
Overview: The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-25
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Ending the Knight
Overview: A comprehensive look into how Director Christopher Nolan and his production team made "The Dark Knight Rises" the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend. These cover stunts and action, production/vehicle design, various effects, photography and shooting IMAX, sets and locations, sound design and music, story/character areas, cast and performances, and some general thoughts about the series.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-12-04
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Joker: Put on a Happy Face
Overview: Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is universally hailed as the greatest comic-book supervillain of all time.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-08-18
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Overview: A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-09
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Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
Overview: A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-05-05
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Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’
Overview: A look behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-15
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Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
Overview: Conversations with collaborators and friends, alongside special live performances from Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena and beyond, from the dunes of the Arabian Desert, to the heights of the Burj Al Arab.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-02-19
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