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Christopher Nolan
General facts
• Born July 30th 1970, London, England.
• Started making short films at the age of 7.
• British – American Thriller Director.
• Film Director, screenwriter and producer.
• Residence - Los Angeles, California, USA.
• Directed his first film in 1998, the ‘Following.’
• 8 Major feature films.
• Described as ‘One of the most innovative storyteller and
image makers at work in movies today.’
• Studied English Literature at University college, London,
as well as making short films in his own time.
• Batman Begins
• The Dark Night
• The Dark Night Rises
• The Prestige
• Inception
• Following
• Memento
• Insomnia
• Man of Steel
Successful Films
Awards and Nominations
• One of his most famous feature films, ‘The Dark Night’ (2008) made
$1 billion dollars at the worldwide box office.
• Won movie of the year award (AF1) :
-Inception
-The Dark Night
-The Dark Night Rises
• Won Career Achievement Award (2008)
• Academy Awards
• Golden Globe award nomination for best original screenplay
• Independent spirit award for best director, best screenplay
• DGD Award – Directors Guild of America
• WGD Award – Writers Guild of America
• PGA Award – Producers Guild of America

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Christopher Nolan

  • 2. General facts • Born July 30th 1970, London, England. • Started making short films at the age of 7. • British – American Thriller Director. • Film Director, screenwriter and producer. • Residence - Los Angeles, California, USA. • Directed his first film in 1998, the ‘Following.’ • 8 Major feature films. • Described as ‘One of the most innovative storyteller and image makers at work in movies today.’ • Studied English Literature at University college, London, as well as making short films in his own time.
  • 3. • Batman Begins • The Dark Night • The Dark Night Rises • The Prestige • Inception • Following • Memento • Insomnia • Man of Steel Successful Films
  • 4. Awards and Nominations • One of his most famous feature films, ‘The Dark Night’ (2008) made $1 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. • Won movie of the year award (AF1) : -Inception -The Dark Night -The Dark Night Rises • Won Career Achievement Award (2008) • Academy Awards • Golden Globe award nomination for best original screenplay • Independent spirit award for best director, best screenplay • DGD Award – Directors Guild of America • WGD Award – Writers Guild of America • PGA Award – Producers Guild of America