Christopher Nolan: Film Director
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Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is an award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized for his work as a director, writer, and producer. Born in London 1970, Nolan began making movies at an early age with his father’s Super-8mm camera. Nolan is known for his films which are rooted in philosophical and sociological concepts and ideas, exploring human morality, the construction of time, and the malleable nature of memory and personal identity. He is known for his experimentation with temporal shifts, solipsistic perspectives, and nonlinear storytelling. He has been described as "one of the most innovative storytellers and image makers at work in movies today,” by The New York Times.
Nolan became interested in film at a young age, playing around with his father’s cameras and equipment. While studying English Literature at University College London, he shot 16mm films at UCL’s film society, where he learned the guerrilla film techniques he would later use to make his first features. He directed a few short films while in college and after graduating but none of them received much attention. A "stack of rejection letters" greeted his early attempts into film-making, said Nolan in an interview for TheGuardian.com. Determined to show the world his talent he founded his first film in 1998 called Following. As Christopher Nolan's debut feature, it was designed to be as inexpensive as possible to make: scenes were heavily rehearsed so that just one or two takes were needed. Without expensive professional lighting equipment, Nolan mostly used available light. Apart from writing, directing, and photographing the film, Nolan also helped in editing and production. These efforts have made the film one of the least expensive films in history costing right under six thousand dollars to produce. As a result of Following's success, Nolan was afforded the opportunity to make his breakthrough hit Memento in 2000, which he had been planning since
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Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is an award-winning filmmaker who has been recognized for his work as a director, writer, and producer. Born in London 1970, Nolan began making movies at an early age with his father’s Super-8mm camera. Nolan is known for his films which are rooted in philosophical and sociological concepts and ideas, exploring human morality, the construction of time, and the malleable nature of memory and personal identity. He is known for his experimentation with temporal shifts, solipsistic perspectives, and nonlinear storytelling. He has been described as "one of the most innovative storytellers and image makers at work in movies today,” by The New York Times.
Nolan became interested in film at a young age, playing around with his father’s cameras and equipment. While studying English Literature at University College London, he shot 16mm films at UCL’s film society, where he learned the guerrilla film techniques he would later use to make his first features. He directed a few short films while in college and after graduating but none of them received much attention. A "stack of rejection letters" greeted his early attempts into film-making, said Nolan in an interview for TheGuardian.com. Determined to show the world his talent he founded his first film in 1998 called Following. As Christopher Nolan's debut feature, it was designed to be as inexpensive as possible to make: scenes were heavily rehearsed so that just one or two takes were needed. Without expensive professional lighting equipment, Nolan mostly used available light. Apart from writing, directing, and photographing the film, Nolan also helped in editing and production. These efforts have made the film one of the least expensive films in history costing right under six thousand dollars to produce. As a result of Following's success, Nolan was afforded the opportunity to make his breakthrough hit Memento in 2000, which he had been planning since