Iconic filmmakers series christopher nolan
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An engaging and in-depth examination of the work of Christopher Nolan, one of the most revered directors working in modern cinema. Best known for his cerebral, often nonlinear, storytelling, over the course of 15 years of filmmaking, Nolan has gone from low-budget independent films to working on some of the biggest blockbusters ever made.
This comprehensive and in-depth study delves into the life and works of one of modern films most celebrated, successful and intriguing auteurs, Christopher Nolan.
‘What is the most resilient parasite? Bacteria? A virus? An intestinal worm? An idea. Resilient…highly contagious. Once an idea has taken hold of the brain it’s almost impossible to eradicate.’ - Cobb, Inception
How has Nolan become this leading director? Is he the new Kubrick? What do audiences get out of his games?
Visually, he offers a steely science-fiction noir with the highlights of big stars and a magician’s flourishes, whether he is tackling Victorian London or the far reaches of outer space. In narrative terms, his films twist and turn, provoking as many questions as they answer.
This book will look to crack open the magic box of Nolan’s twisting universe. As a character, he eludes easy answers. Veteran film author Ian Nathan’s research will lean into deciphering his cryptic pronouncements and motivations alongside the history and making of his films.
Examining both the making of and the inspiration behind his many, many hit films, from The Prestige (2006) to the hugely successful Batman films, through to his mind-bending science fiction works such as Inception (2014) and Tenet (2020). And just released in 2023, Oppenheimer,starring Cillian Murphy as the film's titular American scientist and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Filled with fascinating insights and illustrated throughout with cinematography from his visually stunning ouvre, this book offers a unique, important and unmissable insight into the mind of this most brilliant of directors.
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Taal: en
Bindwijze: Hardcover
Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 04 oktober 2022
Aantal pagina's: 176
Kaarten inbegrepen: Nee
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Hoofdauteur: Ian Nathan
Hoofduitgeverij: White Lion Publishing
Originele titel: Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work (Iconic Filmmakers Series
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Editie: 1st edition
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Product breedte: 210 mm
Product hoogte: 28 mm
Product lengte: 240 mm
Studieboek: Nee
Verpakking breedte: 222 mm
Verpakking hoogte: 28 mm
Verpakking lengte: 256 mm
Verpakkingsgewicht: 1162 g
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EAN: 9780711277120