Biography
Sir Christopher Edward Nolan, CBE (born July 30, 1970) is a British-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was born in Westminster, London, England and holds both British and American citizenship due to his American mother. He is known for writing and directing critically acclaimed films such as Memento (2000), The Prestige (2006), The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-12), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014) and Dunkirk (2017). Nolan is the founder of the production company Syncopy Fi...
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Complete Filmography

The Odyssey
2026
Director, Writer, Producer
An adaptation of Homer's epic poem of the same name, follow Odysseus in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, showcasing his encounters with...

Sinners
2025
Thanks
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is wait...

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
2025
as Self
Conversations with collaborators and friends, alongside special live performances from Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena and beyond, from the dunes of the Arabi...

Christopher Nolan's Turning Point
2024
The mastermind of modern cinema, Christopher Nolan’s illustrious 25 year career (Oppenheimer, Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight) is a case stud...

Oppenheimer
2023
Director, Producer, Writer
The story of J. Robert Oppenheimer's role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

Inside Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer
2023
as Self - Director / Writer / Producer
A look behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer" about an American scientist and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
2023
as Self - Writer / Director, "Oppenheimer"
Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands ...

To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb
2023
Thanks
Explore how one man's relentless drive and invention of the atomic bomb changed the nature of war forever, led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands ...

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel
2022
as Self
An in-depth look of the 40 year journey, from post-war Germany to Hollywood royalty, of Hans Zimmer, the man who’s become the dominant force in the wo...

Catwoman: The Feline Femme Fatale
2021
as Self
A documentary about the history of Catwoman from DC.

Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021
Executive Producer
Determined to ensure Superman's ultimate sacrifice was not in vain, Bruce Wayne aligns forces with Diana Prince with plans to recruit a team of metahu...

Looking at the World in a New Way: The Making of ‘Tenet’
2020
as Self
A look behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan’s Tenet.

Tenet
2020
Writer, Producer, Director
Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of internation...

Joker: Put on a Happy Face
2020
as Self
Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is...

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019
as Self
The history of cinematic sound, told by legendary sound designers and visionary filmmakers.

The Doll's Breath
2019
Producer
Afraid of losing his wife, Horatio creates a replica he calls Hortensia. But things don't go as planned... Shot on 35mm and propelled by an impressiv...

Justice League
2017
Executive Producer
Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisti...

Dunkirk
2017
Writer, Producer, Director
The story of the miraculous evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, Britain, Canada and France, who were cut off and surrounded by the German army...

Cinema Futures
2016
as Self
Analog celluloid strips are disappearing. Is film dying, or just changing? Are the world's film archives on the brink of a dark age? Renowned filmmake...

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016
Executive Producer
Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, mode...

Quay
2015
Producer, Director of Photography, Original Music Composer
In 2015, Christopher Nolan curated a selection of short films by the surrealist animators the Quay Brothers to be distributed as a touring 35mm presen...

Inside 'Interstellar'
2015
as Self - Director / Co-Writer
Cast and crew of Christopher Nolan's "Interstellar" discuss project origins, the film's imagery, ambitions, incorporating IMAX footage, the human elem...

The Science of Interstellar
2014
as Self
Matthew McConaughey narrates a fascinating look at Christopher Nolan's sci-fi film, 'Interstellar', including scientific foundations, the work of cons...

Interstellar: Nolan's Odyssey
2014
as Self
A look behind the lens of Christopher Nolan's space epic.

Interstellar
2014
Producer, Writer, Director
The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the va...

Transcendence
2014
Executive Producer
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them...

The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
2013
as Self
This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward t...

Don Jon
2013
Thanks
A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and in...

Man of Steel
2013
Producer, Story
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he w...

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
2013
as Self
Actors, crew and executives who worked at Warner Bros. Pictures recall their days at the studio.

Ending the Knight
2012
as Self
A comprehensive look into how Director Christopher Nolan and his production team made "The Dark Knight Rises" the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight l...
Stanley Kubrick in Focus
2012
as Self
Spielberg, Soderbergh, Stone, Friedkin, Scorsese and others tell how Kubrick's directorial style influenced them and how his unique style was develope...

Side by Side
2012
as Self
Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmak...

The Dark Knight Rises
2012
Story, Producer, Screenplay
Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is...

The Batmobile
2012
as Self
Witness all five Batmobiles together for the first time in history. Dive deep into every aspect of the most awe-inspiring weapon in Batman’s arsenal a...
Exploring 'The Tree of Life'
2011
as Self
A documentary on Terrence Malick and the making of his film "The Tree of Life."

These Amazing Shadows
2011
as Self
Tells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and inde...

Dreams: Cinema of the Subconscious
2010
as Self
Can the dream world be a fully functional parallel reality? Joseph Gordon-Levitt and leading scientists take you to the cutting edge of dream research...

Inception: The Cobol Job
2010
Characters
This "Inception" prequel unfolds courtesy of a beautiful Motion Comic, and explains how Cobb, Arthur and Nash were enlisted by Cobol Engineering.

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
2010
as Self (archive footage)
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Inception
2010
Producer, Writer, Director
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as pa...

Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009
as Self
On January 22, 2008, the entertainment world was rocked by news that one of its brightest young stars had unexpectedly died. This film is a commemorat...

Batman Tech
2008
as Self
He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on...

The Dark Knight
2008
Screenplay, Producer, Director
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the rema...

Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight
2008
as Self
Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy,...

Gotham Uncovered: Creation of a Scene
2008
as Self
Director Christopher Nolan and creative collaborators unmask the incredible detail and planning behind The Dark Knight, including stunt staging, filmi...

Cinema 16: European Short Films (U.S. Edition)
2007
Director
A collection of short films by 16 European directors.

The Director's Notebook: The Cinematic Sleight of Hand of Christopher Nolan
2007
as Self
Behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of "The Prestige" (2006).

The Prestige
2006
Screenplay, Producer, Director
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy wit...

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
as Self
Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing i...

Batman Begins
2005
Screenplay, Director
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable t...

Cinema16: British Short Films
2003
as Self - Commentary, Doodlebug (voice)
This critically acclaimed DVD contains 16 of the best classic and award winning British short films and delivers a snapshot of British cinema past and...

Cinema16: British Short Films
2003
Director
This critically acclaimed DVD contains 16 of the best classic and award winning British short films and delivers a snapshot of British cinema past and...

Insomnia
2002
Director
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Memento
2000
Screenplay, Director
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the f...

Following
1999
Producer, Screenplay, Editor
Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment...

Doodlebug
1997
Writer, Editor, Set Designer
In his squalid apartment, a man tries to squash with his shoe an insect of some kind that is moving around the room.
Fearville
1997
Camera Operator
A short by Steve Street. The film was aqquired on VHS Tape by the BFI National Archive on the 7th of June 1998.

Larceny
1996
Editor, Producer, Camera Operator
A man breaks into a flat, startling the occupant. They argue about the new girlfriend of the 'burglar', who's come to get her stuff. Then a third man ...

Tarantella
1990
as Man in Black
"Tarantella" was an early Super 8 short film directed by Christopher Nolan with his childhood friend Roko Belic. It was made in 1989 while Nolan was s...

Tarantella
1990
Director of Photography, Editor, Writer
"Tarantella" was an early Super 8 short film directed by Christopher Nolan with his childhood friend Roko Belic. It was made in 1989 while Nolan was s...