Christopher Nolan

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