Christopher Nolan is a renowned English film director, producer, and screenwriter born in 1970 in London. He is best known for directing complex, nonlinear films that explore themes of human morality, time, and identity such as Memento (2000), The Dark Knight trilogy (2005-2012), Inception (2010), and Interstellar (2014). Nolan revived the Batman film franchise with Batman Begins in 2005, bringing a darker, grittier tone that was praised by fans and critics. He is known for his cerebral storytelling and use of nonlinear narratives, psychological themes, and abrupt transitions between scenes.