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From 'Batman' trilogy to 'Tenet': Christopher Nolan retrospective on big screens in run up to 'Oppenheimer'

The British Film Institute is set to re-release Nolan's filmography, from 'Tenet' to 'Batman Trilogy' on IMAX

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: One of the most anticipated movies of the year is Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer'. 'Oppenheimer' sets out to tell the story of one of the most significant events in human history - J Robert Oppenheimer and his contribution to developing nuclear devices. Oppenheimer was an American scientist who had a huge role in the development of the atomic bomb. As most movie buffs are awaiting the release of this war drama, the British Film Institute is preparing the audience for the upcoming movie with a Nolan restrospective. 

'Oppenheimer' is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin titled 'American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer'. Directed by Christopher Nolan, 'Oppenheimer' has a star-studded ensemble cast including Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt as Kitty Oppenheimer, Matt Damon as Leslie Groves Jr, Robert Downey Jr as Lewis Strauss, Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock, Gary Oldman as Harry S Truman, Gustaf Skarsgård as Hans Bethe, Josh Hartnett as Ernest Lawrence and Jack Quaid as Richard Feynman. The movie also stars Tony Goldwyn, Kenneth Branagh, Rami Malek, Dane DeHaan and Casey Affleck in unnamed roles.

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Experience the magic, once again

The British Film Institute is re-releasing selected films by Nolan in a countdown to the release of 'Oppenheimer'. The first movie to be released is sci-fi mocie 'Tenet'. Following 'Tenet' is war movie 'Dunkirk', sci-fis 'Interstellar' and 'Inception', superhero-action movies 'Batman Begins', 'The Dark Knight' and 'The Dark Knight Rises'. And there is also a huge treat for Batman fans. The British Film Institute also offers 'The Dark Knight Trilogy All-nighter', where the audience can enjoy the Batman trilogy in a single night.

The British Film Institute invites the audience to experience and explore the cinematic world of Christopher Nolan on the big screens. The movies to be screened are IMAX original films (in 70 mm, the largest screen in the UK). The details regarding the release date and tickets are available on the link mentioned in the tweet.

"Explore the cinematic world of Christopher Nolan in IMAX 70mm! Join us as we present all the IMAX original films - including The Dark Knight Trilogy - on Nolan's favourite cinema screen."

A movie for big-screens

Nolan is known for his usage of practical effects, rather than CGI. Some of his most iconic scenes include the plane crash from 'Tenet' and several signature stunts from the 'Batman Trilogy'  to name a few. And for the upcoming 'Oppenheimer', the crew has recreated the first nuclear weapon detonation without CGI. And the trailer of 'Oppenheimer' shows us a glimpse of the explosion, promising the audience a complete theatrical experience. 

'Oppenheimer' is set to release in theaters on July 21, 2023.