The Cinema of Christopher Nolan

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The Cinema of Christopher Nolan traces the journey of the acclaimed filmmaker from independent British cinema to Hollywood stardom. It offers in-depth analysis of his films from Following (1998) to Interstellar (2014), focusing on his use of nonlinear storytelling within classical narrative frameworks. Themes explored include memory, time, trauma, masculinity, and identity, alongside the impact of music, video games, and IMAX technology on his distinctive style.
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Ideal for film scholars, students of cinema, and Nolan enthusiasts interested in comprehensive critical examination of his filmography.

Contextualizing and closely reading each of Christopher Nolan's films, this collection examines the director’s play with memory, time, trauma, masculinity, and identity.

This wonderful collection offers a deeply insightful exploration of Nolan's impossibly brilliant cinema. In new and exciting ways each essay throws light on the visions and crises that heat and freeze each of his films. A must have for anyone interested in the terrifying beauty of contemporary cinema. -- Sean Redmond, Deakin University Unlocking new dimensions in the puzzles of Christopher Nolan's films, this well-rounded collection offers fresh perspectives on an influential auteur who is still creating ambitious and ambiguous dream worlds. Fans and scholars will enjoy this thought-provoking, richly detailed, and multi-disciplinary set of essays that venture into the maze of Nolan's cerebral and kinetic visions. -- Anna Froula, East Carolina University

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Over the past fifteen years, writer, producer and director Christopher Nolan has emerged from the margins of independent British cinema to become one of the most commercially successful directors in Hollywood.

From Following (1998) to Interstellar (2014), Christopher Nolan's films explore philosophical concerns by experimenting with nonlinear storytelling while also working within classical Hollywood narrative and genre frameworks.

Contextualizing and closely reading each of his films, this collection examines the director's play with memory, time, trauma, masculinity, and identity. It also considers the function of music and video games and the effect of IMAX on his work.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Ably edited by Furby and Joy, this collection has been praised as a premier resource for serious study of Nolan's work. Choice calls it a "smashing success and a must-have for cineasts."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780231173971

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Wallflower Press

Illustration: 24 b&w

Contributors:

Edited by Jacqueline Furby
Edited by Stuart Joy

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Directors' Cuts

About the Author

Jacqueline Furby is senior lecturer in film and Stuart Joy is associate lecturer in film and television at Southampton Solent University.