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'''Sir Christopher Edward Nolan''' {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|CBE}} (born 30 July 1970) is a British and American<!--See talk page before changing nationality--> filmmaker. Known for his [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] blockbusters with complex storytelling, he is considered a leading filmmaker of the 21st century. [[Christopher Nolan filmography|Nolan's films]] have earned over $6&nbsp;billion worldwide, making him the [[List of highest-grossing film directors|seventh-highest-grossing film director of all time]]. [[List of awards and nominations received by Christopher Nolan|His accolades]] include two [[Academy Award]]s, a [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] and two [[British Academy Film Awards]]. Nolan was appointed a [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] in 2019, and received a [[Knight Bachelor|knighthood]] in 2024 for his contributions to film.

Nolan developed an interest in filmmaking from a young age. After studying [[English literature]] at [[University College London]], he made several short films before his feature film debut with ''[[Following]]'' (1998). Nolan gained international recognition with his second film, ''[[Memento (film)|Memento]]'' (2000), and transitioned into studio filmmaking with ''[[Insomnia (2002 film)|Insomnia]]'' (2002). He became a high-profile director with [[Batman in film#The Dark Knight trilogy (2005–2012)|''The Dark Knight'' trilogy]] (2005–2012), and found further success with ''[[The Prestige (film)|The Prestige]]'' (2006), ''[[Inception]]'' (2010), ''[[Interstellar (film)|Interstellar]]'' (2014), and ''[[Dunkirk (2017 film)|Dunkirk]]'' (2017). After the release of ''[[Tenet (film)|Tenet]]'' (2020), Nolan parted ways with longtime distributor [[Warner Bros. Pictures]], and signed with [[Universal Pictures]] for the biographical thriller [[Oppenheimer (film)|''Oppenheimer'']] (2023), which won him Academy Awards for [[Academy Award for Best Director|Best Director]] and [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]].

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[[File:ChrisNolanBFI150224 (10 of 12) (53532289710) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|left|Nolan at [[BFI Southbank]] in 2024]]

Nolan's 12th film was ''[[Oppenheimer (film)|Oppenheimer]]'' (2023), a biopic based on [[J. Robert Oppenheimer]] (played by [[Cillian Murphy]]) and his role in the development of the [[atom bomb]].{{sfn|Nathan|2022|p=216}} It was Nolan's first [[Motion Picture Association film rating system|R-rated]] film since ''Insomnia'' (2002).<ref>{{cite web|author=Lupton, Drake|date=2 June 2023|url=https://collider.com/christopher-nolan-oppenheimer-release-date-cast-filming/|title=''Oppenheimer'': Release Date, Cast, Trailer, and Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan's New Movie|publisher=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=16 June 2023|archive-date=15 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615212205/https://collider.com/christopher-nolan-oppenheimer-release-date-cast-filming/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was financed and distributed by [[Universal Pictures]], making it Nolan's first since ''Memento'' that was not made for Warner Bros. He disagreed with Warner Bros.' decision to simultaneously release their films in theatres and on [[HBO Max]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Starkey |first1=Adam |title=Here's what we know about Christopher Nolan's ''Oppenheimer'' |url=https://www.nme.com/features/film-features/oppenheimer-christopher-nolan-new-film-release-date-plot-cast-explained-3282604 |access-date=23 December 2022 |work=[[NME]] |date=19 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805101035/https://www.nme.com/features/film-features/oppenheimer-christopher-nolan-new-film-release-date-plot-cast-explained-3282604 |archive-date=5 August 2022}}</ref> Nolan secured the deal with Universal after he was promised a production budget of around $100&nbsp;million with an equal marketing budget, total creative control, 20 per cent of [[first-dollar gross]], a 100-day theatrical window and a blackout period from the studio wherein the company would not release another film three weeks before or after ''Oppenheimer''{{'s}} release.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kit|first=Borys|date=15 September 2021 |title=Inside the Studios' (and Apple's) Frenzy to Get Christopher Nolan's Next Film |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-nolan-pitch-to-studios-including-apple-seeking-his-next-film-1235014132/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915154038/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/christopher-nolan-pitch-to-studios-including-apple-seeking-his-next-film-1235014132/ |archive-date=15 September 2021 |access-date=16 September 2021 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> The film received critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web |title=''Oppenheimer'' |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oppenheimer_2023 |publisher=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=20 July 2023 |archive-date=19 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719190500/https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/oppenheimer_2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> Matthew Jackson of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' wrote, "''Oppenheimer'' deserves the title of masterpiece. It's Christopher Nolan's best film so far, a step up to a new level for one of our finest filmmakers, and a movie that burns itself into your brain."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jackson |first1=Matthew |title=''Oppenheimer'' review: Christopher Nolan delivers his masterpiece |url=https://www.avclub.com/a-review-of-christopher-nolans-oppenheimer-1850654105 |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |date=19 July 2023 |access-date=20 July 2023 |archive-date=20 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720064141/https://www.avclub.com/a-review-of-christopher-nolans-oppenheimer-1850654105 |url-status=live }}</ref> Terming it "boldly imaginative and [Nolan's] most mature work yet", [[BBC Culture]]'s [[Caryn James]] added that it combined the "explosive, commercially-enticing action of ''The Dark Knight'' trilogy" with the "cerebral underpinnings" of ''Memento'', ''Inception'' and ''Tenet''.<ref>{{Cite news |last=James |first=Caryn |author-link=Caryn James|date=19 July 2023 |title=Oppenheimer review: A "magnificent" story of a tragic American genius |publisher=[[BBC Culture]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230719-a-magnificent-story-of-a-tragic-american-genius |url-status=live |access-date=21 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719222320/https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230719-a-magnificent-story-of-a-tragic-american-genius |archive-date=19 July 2023}}</ref> ''Oppenheimer'' grossed over $960975{{nbsp}}million worldwide, making it the [[2023 in film#Highest-grossing films|third-highest-grossing film of 2023]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Top 2023 Movies at the Worldwide Box Office |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/cumulative/released-in-2023 |publisher=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]] |access-date=26 August 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230105203535/https://www.the-numbers.com/box-office-records/worldwide/all-movies/cumulative/released-in-2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> Among the film's [[List of accolades received by Oppenheimer (film)|numerous accolades]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Gonzalez |first=Shivani |date=7 January 2024 |title=Golden Globes Winners 2024: The Complete List |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/movies/golden-globes-winners-list.html |access-date=8 January 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]] |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=8 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240108000129/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/movies/golden-globes-winners-list.html/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Yossman |first1=K. J. |last2=Shafer |first2=Ellise |title=BAFTA Film Awards 2024 Winners List (Updating Live) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/bafta-film-awards-2024-winners-list-1235913491/ |access-date=18 February 2024 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=18 February 2024 |archive-date=18 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218173615/https://variety.com/2024/film/awards/bafta-film-awards-2024-winners-list-1235913491/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Nolan won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Barnes |first=Brooks |date=10 March 2024 |title=Oscars 2024 Highlights: 'Oppenheimer' Wins Best Picture, and Emma Stone Wins Best Actress for 'Poor Things' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/10/movies/oscars-academy-awards |access-date=10 March 2024 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310213033/https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/03/10/movies/oscars-academy-awards |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Future ===

As of September 2024, no future film project had been announced, although rumors of an upcoming film had been circulating since his acceptance of the Academy Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-19 |title=Rumor: Christopher Nolan's Next Film Set For July 17, 2026 Release |url=https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2024/8/14/rumor-christopher-nolans-next-film-set-for-july-17-2026-release |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=World of Reel |language=en-US}}</ref>

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