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Christopher Jonathan James Nolan
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07/30/1971 Birthplace:
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Thanks to his stylized, time-bending renovation of film noir conventions, director Christopher Nolan established himself as a creator of psychologically demanding films that defied classification. Though he made his feature debut with the ultra-low budget indie, “Following” (1998), Nolan put himself on the map with “Memento” (2000), a classic revenge story with the unique twist of being told backwards. Hailed by many critics and – by indie standards – made successful by a rabid audience, “Memento” quickly turned Nolan’s fortunes, establishing him as a highly sought-after talent. He soon
CreditsmilestonesYear
Milestone
Began film-making at age seven using his father's Super 8 camera
While living in Chicago, made short films with future producers Roko and Adrian Belic ("Genghis Blues")
1989
First short film to air on television, "Tarantella" (PBS)
1996
Screened the short film "Larceny" at the Cambridge Film Festival; acting debut of Jeremy Theobald
Again collaborated with Theobald for the short film, "Doodlebug"
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