Christopher Nolan to Direct the Epic Action Thriller “Dunkirk” in 65mm for Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Written by: BUSINESS WIRE | Date: 28.12.2015 |
 Casting
is underway on the ensemble to be led by unknown actors, with Mark Rylance,
Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hardy in talks to join the castBURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Christopher Nolan will direct “Dunkirk” from his own original screenplay. An epic action thriller, “Dunkirk” is set during the legendary evacuation. The announcement was made by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production. The large scale film will be shot on a combination of IMAX 65mm and 65mm large format film photography for maximum image quality and high impact immersion. Shooting will begin in May using many of the real locations of the true-life events, which form the background for the story. The cast will be headed by yet-to-be-cast unknowns. Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh and Tom Hardy are currently in talks to join the ensemble. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner Emma Thomas. |
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clipping from the north region in France telling the news of M. Nolan's next
film. Reported by Francois CARRIN, who lives in the regionClick to see an enlargement Silverman stated, “We are thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Christopher Nolan, a singular filmmaker who has created some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films of all time. ‘Dunkirk’ is a gripping and powerful story and we are excited to see Chris, Emma and their cast realize it on the big screen.” Warner Bros. Pictures is distributing “Dunkirk” worldwide and has slated the film for a July 21, 2017 release. The film will be released theatrically on IMAX, 70mm, 35mm and all other screens. Contacts Warner Bros. Pictures Jack Horner +1 (818) 954-3291 |
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 Process:Panavision System 65 & 65mm IMAX Filming begins in May 2016 Premiere: Belgium and France 19 July 2017 Netherlands 20 July 2017 Russia 20 July 2017 UK 21 July 2017 USA 21 July 2017 Germany 27 July 2017 "Dunkirk" in the splendour of 7OMM Starring: Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, Kenneth Branagh Director: Christopher Nolan News: • Nolan using a real destroyer |
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FILMING HAS BEGUN ON CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S EPIC ACTION THRILLER “DUNKIRK” |
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(May 23, 2016 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros.
Pictures announced today that principal photography on the epic action
thriller “Dunkirk” is underway in Dunkirk, France. Christopher Nolan
(“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy) is directing
“Dunkirk” from his own original screenplay, utilizing a mixture of IMAX and
65mm film to bring the story to the screen. The production will shoot in
France, Holland, the U.K. and Los Angeles. “Dunkirk” opens as hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces. Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea they face an impossible situation as the enemy closes in. “Dunkirk” features a prestigious cast, including Tom Hardy (“The Revenant,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Inception”), Mark Rylance (“Bridge of Spies,” “Wolf Hall”), Kenneth Branagh (“My Week with Marilyn,” “Hamlet,” “Henry V”) and Cillian Murphy (“Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy), as well as newcomer Fionn Whitehead. The ensemble cast also includes Aneurin Barnard, Harry Styles, James D’Arcy, Jack Lowden, Barry Keoghan and Tom Glynn-Carney. The film is being produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas (“Interstellar,” “Inception,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy). Jake Myers (“The Revenant,” “Interstellar,” “Jack Reacher”) is serving as executive producer. The behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema (“Interstellar,” “Spectre,” “The Fighter”), production designer Nathan Crowley (“Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight” Trilogy), editor Lee Smith (“The Dark Knight” Trilogy, “Elysium”), costume designer Jeffrey Kurland (“Inception,” “Bullets Over Broadway”), and visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson (“Mad Max: Fury Road”). Warner Bros. Pictures is distributing “Dunkirk” worldwide and has slated the film for a July 21, 2017 release. |
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