Maybe they inspire you to do something great?
Christopher Nolan is one of the most influential directors of our time, known for his unique approach to visual storytelling and complex (sometimes overly complex) story structures. His war drama Dunkirk captivated viewers and critics alike at the time.
However, like any great director, Nolan was inspired by many cult films that influenced the creation of this film. We’ve rounded up the 11 films that influenced Dunkirk the most. Here you will find both classic war hero stories and psychological thrillers.
Each of these films inspired Nolan in its own way. For example, the director of Dunkirk compared ‘Speed’ to a ticking clock that makes you bite your nails with tension – in his war drama, Nolan wanted to create the same sense of urgency.
In Alien, Nolan loved the tension and atmosphere of hopelessness – according to the director, this Ridley Scott film is “an established classic in suspense.” “The Wages of Fear” generally became a reference for “Dunkirk” and its atmosphere of constant danger. Of course we cannot help but mention the king of suspense – Alfred Hitchcock – with his ‘foreign correspondent’.
Well, according to Nolan, Lewis Milestone’s ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ perfectly demonstrated how war dehumanizes people. For the director of Dunkirk, this 1930 film became one of the best on the subject.
Source: Popcorn News
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