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The Secrets of Tenet: Inside Christopher Nolan's Quantum Cold War

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The Secrets of Tenet: Inside Christopher Nolan's Quantum Cold War offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into the making of Nolan's 2020 film Tenet. This deluxe edition explores the creative process from the inception of Nolan's inventive script to the advanced techniques used to create the film's groundbreaking action scenes. Featuring interviews with Nolan, producer Emma Thomas, and production designer Nathan Crowley, it uncovers the secrets behind the thriller's unique storytelling and visual innovation.
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Discover the secrets of Christopher Nolan's Tenet with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 2020's most anticipated film, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.

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Discover the secrets of Christopher Nolan's Tenet with this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at 2020's most anticipated film, starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh.

This deluxe book takes fans through the full creative journey that brought Tenet to the screen, from the genesis of Nolan's uniquely imaginative script through to the cutting edge techniques used to realise the film's innovative action sequences.

Featuring exclusive interviews with the director and his crew, including producer Emma Thomas and production designer Nathan Crowley, The Secrets of Tenet is a can't-miss companion to Nolan's thrilling new masterpiece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789095883

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Mottram is a film critic, journalist and author. He has written several books on cinema, including The Making of Memento, The Sundance Kids, and The Making of Dunkirk, and contributed to numerous critical anthologies on everything from Japanese cinema to war movies.

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