Christopher Nolan

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Christopher Nolan (born 30 July 1970) is a British-American filmmaker whose concept-driven epics have reshaped the modern studio blockbuster. Renowned for structurally intricate storytelling, large-format cinematography, and practical effects, he is widely regarded as a defining director of the 21st century. His films have grossed over $6.6 billion worldwide and earned him two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, and a Golden Globe. He was appointed CBE in 2019 and knighted in 2024 for services to film. Raised between London and Evanston, Illinois, Nolan began making Super 8 shorts as a child, later studying English literature at University College London, where he ran the Film Society and met his producer and future wife, Emma Thomas; together they founded Syncopy Inc. After shorts like Doodlebug, he self-financed his micro-budget debut Following (1998), then broke through with the reverse-told amnesia noir Memento (2000). Studio work followed with Insomnia (2002) and then Batman Begins (2005), which launched a grounded superhero trilogy completed by The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). Between and after those, he mounted original tentpoles—The Prestige (2006), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), and the triptych survival drama Dunkirk (2017), which earned his first Best Director nomination. Nolan’s films interrogate time, memory, identity, ethics, and knowledge—sneaking metaphysics into genre frames (noir, heist, war, biopic). Hallmarks include nonlinear or braided timelines, precision cross-cutting, mathematically inflected imagery, practical/in-camera spectacle augmented by visual effects, experimental soundscapes, and a steadfast preference for celluloid (65mm/IMAX) and theatrical exhibition. A frequent collaborator with Jonathan Nolan (co-writer), Emma Thomas (producer), and craftspeople such as Wally Pfister, Hoyte van Hoytema, Lee Smith, and Hans Zimmer, he also advocates globally for film preservation and exhibition, curating restorations and convening archivists to champion photochemical cinema. After the time-bending espionage of Tenet (2020), Nolan departed Warner Bros. and partnered with Universal on Oppenheimer (2023), a morally dense biopic that won him the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. He is re-teaming with Universal on The Odyssey (scheduled for 2026), an IMAX-shot adaptation of Homer’s epic. In 2025 he was elected President of the Directors Guild of America. Nolan lives in Los Angeles with Thomas and their four children, continuing to pair popular spectacle with intellectual ambition while championing the artistry—and communal ritual—of seeing movies on film, in cinemas.

Most Popular Christopher Nolan Trailers

Total trailers found: 61

Interstellar Trailer (2014)

05 November 2014

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

The Dark Knight Trailer (2008)

16 July 2008

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets.

Memento Trailer (2000)

11 October 2000

Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss.

Sinners Trailer (2025)

16 April 2025

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Inception Trailer (2010)

15 July 2010

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

Oppenheimer Trailer (2023)

19 July 2023

The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

The Odyssey Trailer (2026)

15 July 2026

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War.

The Dark Knight Rises Trailer (2012)

17 July 2012

Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department.

Batman Begins Trailer (2005)

10 June 2005

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Trailer (2016)

23 March 2016

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.

Zack Snyder's Justice League Trailer (2021)

18 March 2021

Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahumans to protect the world from an approaching threat of catastrophic proportions.

Man of Steel Trailer (2013)

12 June 2013

A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do.

The Prestige Trailer (2006)

19 October 2006

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.

Tenet Trailer (2020)

22 August 2020

Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Justice League Trailer (2017)

15 November 2017

Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

Dunkirk Trailer (2017)

19 July 2017

The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army from the beaches and harbour of Dunkirk between May 26th and June 4th 1940 during World War II.

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot Trailer (2013)

15 January 2013

Actors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.

Transcendence Trailer (2014)

16 April 2014

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

Insomnia Trailer (2002)

24 May 2002

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy Trailer (2013)

24 September 2013

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.

Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer Trailer (2023)

15 July 2023

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.

The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan Trailer (2007)

20 February 2007

Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Prestige" (2006).

The Doll's Breath Trailer (2019)

11 September 2019

Afraid of losing his wife, Horatio creates a replica he calls Hortensia. But things don't go as planned.

The Draft! Trailer (2023)

27 November 2023

5 student. An old villa. Old well. Forbidden room. Dark secret of the past. A seemingly omnipotent evil.

Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale Trailer (2021)

05 May 2021

A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.

Ending the Knight Trailer (2012)

04 December 2012

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.

Following Trailer (1999)

02 April 1999

Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.

Cinema Futures Trailer (2016)

02 September 2016

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.

Exploring 'The Tree of Life' Trailer (2011)

11 October 2011

A documentary on Terrence Malick and the making of his film "The Tree of Life."

The Batmobile Trailer (2012)

16 July 2012

Witness all five Batmobiles together for the first time in history. Dive deep into every aspect of tn

Joker: Put on a Happy Face Trailer (2020)

18 August 2020

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.

Inside 'Interstellar' Trailer (2015)

31 March 2015

Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" discuss project origins, the film's imagery, ambs

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey Trailer (2014)

05 November 2014

A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound Trailer (2019)

25 October 2019

The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light Trailer (2006)

18 July 2006

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.

Side by Side Trailer (2012)

19 August 2012

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.

To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb Trailer (2023)

09 July 2023

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.

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert Trailer (2025)

19 February 2025

An extraordinary live performance of Hans Zimmer's most beloved and renowned movie soundtracks, including music from Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King.

Tarantella Trailer (1989)

12 September 1989

"Tarantella" was an early Super 8 short film directed by Christopher Nolan with his childhood friend Roko Belic.

Larceny Trailer (1996)

14 July 1996

A man breaks into a flat, startling the occupant. They argue about the new girlfriend of the 'burglar', who's come to get her stuff.

Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious Trailer (2010)

07 December 2010

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.

Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene Trailer (2008)

15 July 2008

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.

Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight Trailer (2008)

15 July 2008

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.

Inception: The Cobol Job Trailer (2010)

07 December 2010

Cobb, Arthur and Nash are enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass Trailer (2025)

11 April 2025

Jozef embarks on a journey via a ghostly train to visit his dying father in a remote Galician sanatorium.

The Science of Interstellar Trailer (2014)

13 November 2014

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.

Cinema16: British Short Films Trailer (2003)

05 May 2003

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.

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel Trailer (2022)

16 October 2022

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.

Quay Trailer (2015)

19 August 2015

In 2015, Christopher Nolan curated a selection of short films by the surrealist animators the Quay Brothers to be distributed as a touring 35mm presentation.

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics Trailer (2010)

09 November 2010

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Cinema 16: European Short Films (U.S. Edition) Trailer (2007)

25 September 2007

A collection of short films by 16 European directors.

MCAINE: An Anagram of Cinema Trailer (2023)

14 March 2023

Legendary British actor Michael Caine, who began his brilliant career on stage during the 1950s, talks about his private life, his work in film and the books he has written.

Doodlebug Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

There's something in his apartment. A man looking for an insect-like thing devolves into a bout of insanity as his subconscious mind begins to strangle his waking one.

Batman Tech Trailer (2008)

21 July 2008

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.

Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’ Trailer (2020)

15 December 2020

A look behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet.

These Amazing Shadows Trailer (2011)

22 January 2011

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.

Fearville Trailer (1997)

01 January 1997

A short by Steve Street. The film was aqquired on VHS Tape by the BFI National Archive on the 7th of June 1998.

Heath Ledger: A Tribute Trailer (2009)

01 June 2009

On January 22, 2008, the entertainment world was rocked by news that one of its brightest young stars had unexpectedly died.

Stanley Kubrick in Focus Trailer (2012)

30 November 2012

Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was developed.

Domchilik Trailer (2024)

07 July 2024

Pokser TV short-film