christopher nolan movies
Following - 1998
Following, Christopher Nolan’s debut film, follows a young writer who shadows strangers for inspiration. He becomes entangled with a thief named Cobb, whose manipulative schemes lead to betrayal and crime. Told through a non-linear narrative, the film explores themes of identity, obsession, and deception, showcasing Nolan’s early storytelling style.
Memento - 2000
Memento follows Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia, who cannot form new memories. He uses Polaroids and tattoos to track clues as he searches for his wife’s killer. The story is told in reverse, revealing shocking twists and exploring themes of memory, truth, and the nature of identity.
Insomnia – 2002
In Insomnia, LAPD detective Will Dormer (Al Pacino) travels to Alaska to investigate a teen’s murder. Battling guilt and relentless daylight, he accidentally kills his partner and covers it up. The killer (Robin Williams) knows Dormer's secret, leading to a tense psychological battle between truth and justice.
Batman Begins - 2005
Batman Begins explores Bruce Wayne’s transformation into Batman. Haunted by his parents’ murder, Bruce trains with the League of Shadows but rejects their extremist ideals. Returning to Gotham, he battles crime lord Carmine Falcone and confronts Scarecrow and Ra’s al Ghul to save the city.
The Prestige - 2006
The Prestige follows two rival magicians in 19th-century London, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden. Their obsession with creating the ultimate illusion leads to betrayal, sacrifice, and tragedy. As they push boundaries, the cost of ambition and rivalry reveals shocking secrets and devastating consequences.
The Dark Knight - 2008
The Dark Knight follows Batman (Christian Bale) as he battles the Joker (Heath Ledger), a chaotic criminal mastermind terrorizing Gotham. The Joker pushes Batman to his moral limits, threatening the city's safety. Harvey Dent's transformation into Two-Face adds further tragedy, complicating Batman’s quest for justice.
Inception - 2010
Inception follows Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio), a skilled thief who infiltrates dreams to steal secrets. Tasked with planting an idea instead, Cobb leads a team on a complex mission through layered dreams. Battling inner demons and shifting realities, they risk everything to succeed and escape limbo.
The Dark Knight Rises - 2012
In The Dark Knight Rises, Batman faces Bane, a powerful enemy seeking to destroy Gotham. After being broken and exiled, Bruce Wayne returns, reclaiming the Batman mantle. With the help of allies like Selina Kyle, he thwarts Bane’s plans, sacrificing his identity to save the city, finding redemption and peace.
Interstellar - 2014
Interstellar follows Cooper, a former pilot turned farmer, who joins a space mission to find a habitable planet as Earth faces environmental collapse. Traveling through wormholes and black holes, the team faces love, sacrifice, and time dilation in their quest to save humanity’s future.
Dunkirk - 2017
Dunkirk is a tense World War II thriller depicting the Dunkirk evacuation. Told from land, sea, and air perspectives, it follows soldiers struggling to escape while civilians aid the rescue. The film’s non-linear narrative, minimal dialogue, and Hans Zimmer’s score heighten its gripping, immersive atmosphere.
Tenet - 2020
Tenet follows a secret agent who manipulates time to prevent global catastrophe. Using "inversion" technology that reverses entropy, he battles mysterious enemies across time. With the help of his enigmatic ally Neil, he uncovers a deadly plot led by Russian oligarch Sator to destroy the world.
Oppenheimer - 2023
Oppenheimer follows J. Robert Oppenheimer’s journey as the lead scientist of the Manhattan Project, developing the atomic bomb. The film explores his scientific brilliance, moral conflicts, and post-war struggles with guilt and political persecution, highlighting the devastating impact of his creation on humanity and history.
