'Inception' - In an interview with Wired, Nolan says “I wanted to deal with the world of dreams, and I realized that I really had to offer the audience a more emotional narrative, something that represents the emotional world of somebody’s mind. So both the hero’s story and the heist itself had to be based on emotional concepts.”

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References - Ellen Page's character in 'Inception' is named Ariadne, inspired by the Greek mythical character who helps a minotaur navigate his way out of a labyrinth. Ariadne's character understands the complexity of dreams and manages to lead everyone out of the dream world.

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'Man of Steel' - 'Man of Steel' was co-produced by Nolan. Although he didn't direct it, he was one of the key decision-makers behind the film.

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Authenticity - Professor Christine Schreyer, an expert in anthropology and linguistics based at the University of British Columbia, was hired to create a Kryptonian language.

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'Man of Steel' - Although it earned mixed reviews, 'Man of Steel' still grossed over £485 million worldwide.

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Bankable - Most of Nolan's movies have had a significant return and managed to exceed expectations at the box office.

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'The Prestige' - This Victorian-era thriller currently ranks at 43 on IMDB's list of Top Movies of All Time.

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Plot twists - Nolan is notorious for throwing off his audiences with surprise endings and unexpected plot twists. His movies tend to be structurally complex but all the pieces seem to fall into place before the end.

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'Interstellar' - This one gained mixed reviews. Based on Einstein's theory of relativity, audiences were left either speechless or confused.

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'Interstellar' - Mathew McConaughey plays a farmer who leads a mission through a cosmic wormhole to find a new planet to inhabit.

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'Interstellar' - The film was snubbed by the BAFTAs and Oscars but earned an award for Best Director and Best Writing at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror, as well as other less-notable awards.

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'Interstellar' - 'Interstellar' is currently ranked at number 22 on IMDB's list of Top Movies of All Time.

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'Memento' - 'Memento' earned great reviews and currently ranks at number 58 on IMDB.

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'Memento' - Leonard, played by Guy Pearce, suffers from a rare form of memory loss while attempting to track down the man who murdered and raped his wife.

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Non-linear storytelling - Nolan takes a non-linear approach in 'Dunkirk'. Some audiences may find his films difficult to follow, which usually results in mixed reviews.

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Protagonist twist - Many of Nolan's protagonists seem to experience a victory within a defeat.

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Challenging Hollywood conventions - Both 'Inception' and 'Interstellar' challenged Hollywood conventions and became blockbuster hits.

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'Dunkirk' - 'Dunkirk' is based on Operation Dynamo. This was the evacuation of the French military during the Battle of Dunkirk in World War II.

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'Dunkirk' - According to Box Office Mojo, the film has grossed over £380 million worldwide.

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'Dunkirk' has received three Oscars.

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'The Dark Knight' - Arguably Nolan's best film and considered one of the greatest comic-book movies of all time.

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T'he Dark Knight' - 'The Dark Knight' ranks at number four on IMDB's Top Rated Movies list and earned over £730 million.

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'The Dark Knight Rises' - Nolan introduces super-villain Bane in 'The Dark Knight Rises'. The film grossed over £700 million and ranks at number 65 on IMDB's list of top movies of all time.

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Psychological - Many of Nolan's films explore psychological and emotional concepts. 'Inception' explores dreams, 'Memento' takes a look at amnesia, and trauma is emphasized in 'The Dark Knight.

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'Inception' - 'Inception' ranks at number 15 on IMDB's list of Top Movies of All Time.

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'Inception' - It stars Leonardo Dicaprio, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gorden-Levitt, Ellen Page, and Cillian Murphy.

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