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The acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan is known for his incredible films and brilliant cinematography. But what most people don’t know is, what goes on behind the scenes. The level of dedication and discipline implemented by Nolan is otherworldly. His producers and actors are a witness to that.
According to Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan’s wife and his film’s producer, the director is quite strict when it comes to his work. Having a certain set of rules dedicated to himself and his actors, Nolan engages in creating a calm and suitable work environment.
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Rituals Behind Christopher Nolan’s Productions
It’s not a coincidence that most of Christopher Nolan’s movies turn into blockbusters. The pattern is quite simple and requires discipline and dedication. Being a renowned filmmaker, Nolan has certain sets of rituals that he follows in his craft, and during an interview withVariety, his cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, discussed a few.
“His dressing style is a manifestation of the fact that he’s putting his energy elsewhere. He wears the uniform to make things easier for himself and to strip away the bullsh*t…He has such a hawk’s-eye focus on the task at hand. There’s no other director I’ve ever worked with who has such a specific devotion and dedication.”
Discussing the wayChristopher Nolan‘s dressing style affects his work, his colleagues went ahead to discuss certain rituals that are often spotted in Nolan’s production as well. Speaking about how the director prefers shooting on film instead of digital, the cinematographer mentioned how Nolan surrounds himself with like-minded people.
Having a close-knit group of frequent collaborators, Hoyte van Hoytema mentioned, Christopher Nolan often works with familiar faces, like Cillian Murphy and Christian Bale. Even van Hoytema returned for a fourth go-round with the director. Further during the interview, Nolan’s wife/producer Emma Thomas spoke about the director’s strict rules towards his actors.
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Christopher Nolan’s Stern Rule For His Actors
While previously Christopher Nolan made headlines for having a strict rule of not using smartphones and banning his actors from using cell phones on set, now the director made news for his other rules. During the interview withVariety, Emma Thomas mentioned how the director is quite dedicated to his work and abstains from hindrance of any kind.
According to the cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, although the director’s films are made with big budgets, Nolan likes to keep his sets small, shunning a video village. Further, he also discourages his actors from spending a lot of time in their trailers. That’s where his wife mentioned,
“There’s not a lot of waiting around, because Chris is fast and efficient when he works.”
Maintaining a suitable work environment on set, Christopher Nolan is known for having a clear vision of his craft. His wife Emma Thomas mentioned how she produced all her husband’s films and co-founded their production company. But it was all possible with mutual help and support.
“Chris is clear about what he needs. But there’s also a sense of calm, which allows people to do their best work.”
Thomas went ahead to speak about Christopher Nolan’s habit of writing notes and filling his office with notebooks. Further into the discussion, theOppenheimerteam spoke about their work in detail and the process of creating masterpieces.
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