"It's really about sticking to your guns" | Christopher Nolan on Directing

[@antona.1327]

He's the director Hollywood deserves and needs right now. So we'll praise him. Because he's not a director for hire. He's a silent genius. A watchful protector of celluloid. A Christopher Nolan.

[@thadeusnoelrusli8630]

@@afshanparveen2985 bro chill

[@afshanparveen2985]

@@thadeusnoelrusli8630 Fuck Nolan bro he sucks

[@afshanparveen2985]

NOLAN: BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! BAM!(GUNFIRE) DEADPOOL: you're welcome Canada

[@afshanparveen2985]

The Oscar said FUCK YOU to your NOLAN 5 times

[@salmanahmed2713]

@@vijayasaritha4178 FUCK YOU! BITCH I AM MARVEL!

[@ifstatementifstatement2704]

The Dark Knight trilogy are THE best superhero movies, period.

[@Nenmeu2]

To translate your statement more accurately: The shittiest entertainment films are the best films, period. Take a moment and read how stupid you sound

[@RebManiac]

Big faxx

[@toddgarver5397]

Deadpool 2 is pretty good also...

[@howcansheslapcentral]

+nenmeu2 Err okay sure

[@coolgamerman]

@@Nenmeu2 yeah but the shitty entertainment films industry gave Nolan a lot of freedom in the movies.

[@dannypeacock6528]

Intesrstellar is the perfect example of a movie that is completely different the second time you watch it. Knowing everything that happens towards the end makes you watch it completely differently the next time round

[@afshanparveen2985]

NOLAN: BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! BAM!(GUNFIRE) DEADPOOL: you're welcome Canada

[@ExtremeBogom]

Christopher "ASMR" Nolan.

[@diarzhaparkul6326]

Hahahah

[@nate4732]

LMAO!

[@unknwn_usr3077]

LOL

[@YassTheClass]

The most underrated comment ever hahaha

[@Kevin-ox3db]

IKR! That's why I searched for this video in the first place.

[@ProjectDelta1]

You've changed things... forever.

[@supermansteve6832]

It’s so clear why every single thing he touches turns to pure gold.

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

including his teeth

[@jackhussey2918]

Best modern film director! He’s the reason why I want to be a filmmaker.

[@MacGuyver85]

That’s awesome! No better man to aspire to than Nolan IMO! Good luck 👍

[@AndenGeorge]

Same

[@andreimcallister1365]

@@MacGuyver85Steven Spielberg

[@MacGuyver85]

@@andreimcallister1365 Can't disagree with him either. Different genres and style really but he's great too.

[@dariusburkeofficial]

@jackhussey2918 Just make movies! Don’t wait. Just go for it. Believe in yourself! Just be you! I absolutely love making movies! It’s a joy. :) Email me if you need any advice or help on any films you’re interested in making! - Darius

[@shobhitsharma2137]

May God give him long life so that we can enjoy his work

[@artistryartistry7239]

Lol oh shut up with that god nonsense. Ignoramus.

[@czernm20]

@@artistryartistry7239 you shouldn't, you just skipped God but you believe in sci-fi and you think G-d is sci-fi. Don;t you think that if we could sell idea of G-d it would be broken? How about you on your own decide what is truth and what is not? This is not a place for taking faith from someone.

[@peperruti]

Very inspirational.

[@antona.1327]

If you make yourself more than just a Hollywood director, if you devote yourself to an ideal... and if Hollywood execs can't stop you, then you become something else entirely... A legend, Mr. Nolan.

[@olabassey3142]

😂

[@Revok_]

A Legend!

[@lilmilontiktok]

@XxneveragainxX imagine being that fucking stupid. Most mcu projects are better than tdk

[@lilmilontiktok]

@Seth Belfort me?

[@sizzling_rozes]

Goes for any field

[@starkingbiker]

the most interesting person. A true intellectual

[@mrcela0150]

I bet he would understand Rick and Morty

[@Ludwig1625]

MrCela01 Nigga...

[@nolanknight4162]

aaaw show me where this commebt hurt you, darling :)

[@macktaylordp]

It's evident from his portfolio and the stories he chooses to tell. He pulls off high concept stuff yet manages to make it digestible and he doesn't let the audience feel excluded from the intellectual conversations he makes through his films. Truly brilliant

[@antona.8659]

@@mrcela0150, to be fair, you need a really high ICQ to understand Rick & Morty.

[@Entedeficción]

I prefer listening to directors. They know what they're talking about. Movie critics don't. 👍😉

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

Ente de ficción I’m curious to know how many movie critics have ever made a film. It’s funny how they can shit on someone else’s work without knowing a fucking thing about the process of making one

[@girl4eversweet]

@@Brandon-vy6uw Critics aren't de facto haters, you know... And you don't need to have written a book or made a movie to have a critical opinion on one. Lately, many critics seem to be more interested in clickbait-y titles for their columns or videos rather than actually giving a thoughtful piece of criticism, but there are still good critics out there and they shouldn't be discredited.

[@Gaur1983]

@@Brandon-vy6uw Roger Ebert famously wrote the delirious scripts for a bunch of Russ Meyer directed sex-comedies , back in the 70's.

[@Crichjo32]

Movie critics are the most useless "professionals" in the world. Spend their lives shitting on someone else's hard work and passion.

[@jenniefeyen544]

Check out Kermode. He knows his shit.

[@Bvinent626]

Nolan is among the greatest. It's good to be able to hear him say what matters as a director.

[@manea7074]

One of the best filmmakers ever

[@MrNothinbad]

He makes entertaining movies But he ain’t even close to being one of the best filmmakers. LMAO

[@MorleyMotionPictures]

Yeah well I guess it's settled then, Chris Nolan isn't close to being one of the best filmmakers because Zach Anderson from KZbin says so

[@godzillaconspiracytheory2331]

That an opinion

[@ricky93100]

zach anderson he's one of the best for sure

[@GrimReactor1]

zach anderson So who is one of the best in your mind? This should be interesting.

[@kishorekumar6091]

not only his flim but also his speech is worth for watching more than one time

[@swedishchefhands9037]

A scarf within a vest within a shirt within a coat.

[@pranav5685]

4 levels! But that many levels is too unstable.

[@Unknown-ol2uh]

Warmthception

[@MinosML]

It's all about layers

[@akhilnair1137]

Paul Swiatek coatception !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sanathkumargoli2134]

@@pranav5685 😂😂😂

[@niteshsharma3349]

2:28 he just talked and whistled at the same time !!! Truly a genius ..

[@funguy8801]

He was adding "layers" to the conversation.

[@riverpinkston8884]

I read this and listened, shit made me laugh out loud

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Nitesh Sharma We’ve all done that at time. :)

[@Winduct]

AhahahahahahaAHAHA

[@niteshsharma3349]

River Pinkston really haha !! Have a good day y'all ...

[@RedOctane9]

Both an intellect and truly imaginative...much props to Chris Nolan

[@BrandonHernandez-ux2pd]

My boy just got nominated for best director!

[@Antaegon]

His perspective, the way he looks to the cinema is just amazing and inspiring. I always loved cinema and watching movies. To me writing a story is building a world just for yourself. That's why I become angry when I see unrealistic scenes and dialogues in movies. That's why I love his works because he is so realistic. And all I want is one day to get a chance to meet him and get a chance to work with him to learn things from him. Because to me writing a good script and directing it the right way is so important and he is one of the best at it. I wish he had given chance to other nonpro talented directors or screenwriters chance to work with him and teach them things he knows about. Because even if you are good at something it won't matter after you die unless you make it pass to other generations. (sorry for bad eng btw)

[@michaelkenefic723]

his words awaken me but his voice puts me to sleep. its relaxing yet inspiring

[@cmahima]

Great soothing voice to fall asleep to. Not negating the genius of the man... But his voice is so hypnotic...

[@a.j.bandido8739]

Always taking notes when it comes to Chris Nolan, brilliant brilliant storyteller!

[@emmanuelagudo4918]

Storytelling becomes this wonderful and exciting thing with all it's possibilities. Thank you Director Christopher Nolan.

[@fhowland]

Dunkirk is one of the most powerful, immersive, gripping films I’ve ever seen.

[@thirumaalnavasumana]

God of cinema, creative genius .... Inspirational

[@Tyrfsdg]

I think Noland and his 'The Prestige' helped me realise the amazing word of cinematography 3 or 4 years ago. I'll always be thankful for that. Hope to find out about his new projects soon.

[@DrSeuss-nw3px]

Dunkirk was my favorite movie of 2017. I hope Nolan wins the Oscar for best director

[@funguy8801]

I agree. I was completely dumbfounded by all the -idiots- naysayers of Dunkirk, who said they didn't like the movie because they felt no connection to what was going on due of the lack of characterization. I wondered what movie they were watching - they seemed to totally miss the point - Nolan was making the viewer the character, by transporting us into that situation, that experience.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

Fun Guy - Im glad you enjoyed it. And youre right about complainers due to lack of characterization; mainly, cuz of the non traditional storytelling. But, the movie was not very deep, even though, there was great depth of character and aesthetically appealing 14-18mm shots. There was very little emotion or feeling. Not exactly Scheindler's List. Did you see Brigsby Bear, Three Bilboards o/s Ebbing, or Lady Bird I bet you McDonagh wins best Director and Nolan best picture

[@SultanofSmash]

+Johnny Enright To each their own. Dunkirk is an excellent example of what visual storytelling can accomplish. I was extremely moved by it, and emotionally engaged all the way through. I was more invested in the struggles of characters who I didn't even know the names of than films or television shows that spend hours developing their characters with backstory. That's not to say I haven't seen excellent films/tv doing the exact opposite of Dunkirk, but to say it's a shallow film... I couldn't disagree more.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

SultanofSmash -you're right! Never tell the audience what they know. Any idiot can do voice over narration. And depth of character is implied when done well; rather than, long exaggerated back story. Don't get me wrong, Dunkirk was a great film, but it seemed a little one demensional... You could make a movie within the movie from almost every scene... Like the British officer that waits behind for any Frenchman. The docks before launching into the English sea or the capture of a British Pilot.

[@johnnygoesfast9397]

SultanofSmash one d emensional meaning, you get what you see... Kubrick, however, was the master at multidimensional storytelling. Take The Shining. A movie about isolation and falling into Maddness, but also a metaphor for the American Indian genocide. 2001 Space Odesey is about human/artificial intelligence But also about sexual reproduction and power/control

[@stevensong8784]

0:41 - 1:10 Only way to get excel in filmmaking by doing it. Film any form. Thank you. Mr. Nolan.

[@mveeeditz2333]

Legendary Director of this era and the future and beyond

[@bikkeychhetri5722]

Filmmaker of the era

[@stevensong8784]

Damn straight!

[@armandoarrojo9841]

BIKKEY CHHETRI not even close

[@aviralsrivastava4009]

PTA

[@commonmanv.3257]

Armando Pérez yeah, not even close to your justin bieber and selena gomez😂

[@armandoarrojo9841]

Appreciate the 12 year old comment

[@DNSchank]

Fincher and Nolan have the style of directing that I enjoy the most.

[@eazy1437]

The key for success is about paying attention to detail, therefore nolan is great, james cameron works in the same way

[@arunkumarm.s.320]

His interview is like his movie need to watch two times to understand

[@Rob_-dv6ei]

As someone English it's very refreshing to see that a fellow Limie in the modern times who is up there with the greatest directors of all time - I mean sure he is Anglo-American so he had an advantage of knowing his way around America, but his style and approach to his movies are so beautiful and unique.

[@tony_sosa_4123]

I love how they bring up music because the songs are always essential in Nolan's films

[@nicholasdickens2801]

Certainly one of the most intelligent, and talented film makers. Letting his work talk for himself instead of just talking and talking. Not one of Christopher Nolan’s is anything other than interesting, intelligent, layered, bold and boundary pushing.

[@mofiziul]

Christopher Nolan films are incredible...Thank you sir!

[@ER-lw8bo]

this man is grounded in reality like his films

[@rikvanderbruggen988]

best filmmaker ever in my oppinion. so truly truly great. i hated super hero movies until i saw the batman trilogy. im discusted by the "us vs. them" thing going on in 99% of war movies and then came dunkirk where enemies try to survive together. its so ... human i think is the best word i can find.

[@skyeslaton3435]

Love nolan love inception, memento, love interstellar, love the Prestige, love the dark knight trilogy

[@BRONZALiVE]

I want to be a filmmaker one day, itd be a dream to be another Nolan, even if that never happens Ill always hold On and keep working hard, and I love hearing from amazing directors like Chris Nolan who really talk sense and fact and don't blare on about fake nonsense like other Hollywood people

[@davidsuper773]

Be the First you.

[@Impineandu]

He's so calm. I love it.

[@wirly-]

4:54 The close-up of his hands really helps to understand what he's saying.

[@journey95far49]

LEGEND. Best director ever no doubt

[@jacobking4504]

Absolutely not the best ever.

[@PitbullSubs]

Nah he lost it. Dunkirk and Tenet are mediocre.

[@qurancollections6758]

Best director in the world in my opinion. The films he make are just breathtaking. People say Interstellar was one of his bad films but it's my all time favourite. You have to appreciate this man.

[@Renzov12]

Rakib Hussain the Prestige should show any his level of genius is unmatched and Interstellar was fire

[@DerezzedMan]

He deserves the Oscar

[@JoshyHendoMan]

“Making a legendary career isn’t possible, its necessary.” - Nolan

[@warlockofwordschannel7901]

A higher brow filmmaker who's not too proud to admit to being a Star Wars fan? What an age we live in.

[@miguelpereira9859]

@Eddie Venkman The original Star Wars had a very B movie quality vibe to it. Not that I don't like it, it's a really cool movie

[@afshanparveen2985]

The Oscar said fuck you to Nolan 5 times HA! HA! HA!

[@stynershiner1854]

@@afshanparveen2985 I see you everywhere trying so hard to insult Nolan. Why are you so salty?

[@jacobmcmillan6787]

He’s also a massive Michael Bay and MacGruber fan. When they were shooting Dark Knight Rises he had to stop filming because he was laughing so hard, they shot they had set up reminded him of MacGruber

[@Thespeedrap]

@@afshanparveen2985 Fuck the Oscars they're not about shit.Movies I like don't get it but stuff I don't like get it.It's not for the people.

[@bentertainmentproductions8451]

Thank you Mr Nolan! Well done on TENET. 👏👏👏

[@sarahengland2175]

Thank you for your exquisite eloquence, passionate creativity & inspiring intelligence! 👌🏼

[@WorldGoneMad100]

currently my favorite director, i'd like to write a soundtrack for him!

[@xxMisterJxx]

I could listen to Nolan talk all day

[@vinceniederman]

Same and Christopher Nolan is Fantastic!

[@CyrusP.]

Christopher Nolan is probably the only person I worship. Not just admire, not just adore, but worship. He has inspired me greatly, pushed the limits of my imagination, and although I've always wanted to get into films, his work is truly what gave me the biggest motivation to pursue. Now, I've written stories, made a short film, and I'm glad to say it's layered in narrative, inspired only by the very best : Christopher Nolan. Thank you, sir. The world is made wonderful by your presence. ♥️

[@movieace1295]

I want more! Can someone do a in depth interview with Nolan about specific plot points in his movies? I

[@jalenjohnson1662]

The Treatment has the best Nolan interviews.

[@ess7013]

that man has made film industry a true magic that can be truly loved anywhere anytime, he made a film like painting a da Vinci draw

[@krishnamurthyv7041]

Very passionate about movies...

[@jacobrobertdesio9265]

Christopher Nolan has had more impact on my films than any other director. He is so inspiring.

[@eoinMB3949]

Jacob Robert Desio Stready on their bro. I agree that Nolan is a supreme film maker but theres Stanley Kubrick and Terence malick(both of whom nolan admits where massive influences on his work). Not forgetting David Fincher, francis ford copppla and martin scorcesse.

[@stynershiner1854]

@@eoinMB3949 What is this? The guy said Nolan is the director that had the most influence on HIM. Why are you disapproving that? It affected him, not you.

[@eoinMB3949]

@@stynershiner1854 Yeah I was reading over my comment again and I have no idea why I said that. I think I may have read the original comment wrong

[@j.k.1239]

Nolan is da best.

[@emmagrove6491]

While I don't always agree with every decision in his films, I trust his vision and respect what he's doing because he's clearly someone with a vision and who knows what he's doing. He's right that, as an artist, you have to stand firm and believe in your vision. It's not an easy thing to do when outsiders seem intent on changing whatever you do into what they think it should be.

[@Pwg1985]

I love all this guys work.

[@the_narthex]

So calming.

[@trenton227]

By far one of my inspiration in film making.

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

What a voice and personality!!!

[@ShadowCammando24]

One of the greatest filmmakers in history. It’s so wonderful to hear him discuss his ideas and methods. ❤

[@yayo27]

Such a mastermind in all senses

[@pietrogaleotti5082]

great final advice, not only for cinema

[@VaultOfTheFuture]

One of the best to ever do it

[@_RizkyGumilar_]

love this man

[@SoccerAddictttt]

You guys have to do A Life in Pictures of him. Pleaseee

[@Iwtbaf]

dude for sure!!!!

[@soloa24]

Some people are really great at explaining things, they don't waste a word. Nolan is a very good orator.

[@HOMIEDG]

One of my favorite filmmakers!!!!!!

[@isabele537]

Great Direct.Dunkirk very good.

[@jkjerome1]

I get the feeling great directors would make great managers at just about any level. They have hold it all together under insane competing circumstances - to be the quiet centre of the storm guiding it all home. Mind you I also think The Joker from Dark Knight would make a superb project manager or event planner so maybe I'm just full of shit.

[@MacGuyver85]

No, I agree with you. It’s clear he understands his job as a director isn’t bossing people around, but instead create the correct environment for other people (actors and crew) to thrive in. I think that also explains his dislike for green screens etc. The response/effort you’ll get out of both actors and crew will be more genuine in a (more) real setting. In short, he must be a humble guy that respects the people around him.

[@Feoktistovs]

A lot of people say he is Overrated but I think he is far from overrated more like overlooked or you can say even underrated, doesn't get as much props as he should for his own style of directing. He is one of the best from this generation, Oscars take more notice of his directing, you really snubbed him for some awesome films which he directed like : The Dark Knight, The Prestige, Interstellar and I would even say Memento. Can't believe he only received one nomination for his directing, insane.

[@SQUDSNPR]

Yeah these are the tips I gave him when he asked me for advice years ago. Glad to see it’s working out

[@abhishekpai3641]

Please have a video on his writing

[@sandeepvpragada]

He is one the rarest filmmakers to leave an impression in audience after watching the film which they never experienced before ♥️

[@kinemaindia2306]

I am addicted.. Nola sir.. Creativity.. I like you sir

[@enlightment7372]

Definitely a person of sound acumen who wanted to be heard

[@bane970]

Ironically never supported by BAFTA or the British film industry when starting out. Now he's a legend, BAFTA now celebrate him...

[@nikhilvenkatesa]

For me, Nolan is an extremely satisfying and an extremely frustrating filmmaker at the same time, but his influence on modern cinema is inescapable.

[@drids.]

Nikhil Venkatesa could u elaborate on that?

[@nikhilvenkatesa]

Drids Zzz Sure, although I know I'm treading on thin ice with all the Nolan fans on the Internet. He's extremely satisfying as an image-maker and a filmmaker who provides genuine spectacle at the cinema, and he's a master at evoking an atmosphere and tone in each of his films. But at the same time, his characters are often emotional ciphers for me, and his form can overwhelmingly dominate the story being told. "Dunkirk" exemplifies both the best and the not-so-best of Nolan's work.

[@ZackHosseini]

Nikhil Venkatesa Completely agree, well said

[@stynershiner1854]

+Nikhil Venkatesa How can you complain Nolan's characters? He has such a great gallery of emotionally driven characters.

[@nikhilvenkatesa]

Tre Drago They're emotionally driven usually because we are told that they are, but that doesn't make them emotional characters you can empathize with. Take Dom from Inception for instance. We're reminded over and over again about the tragedy with his wife and how he's driven by providing for his children, but we never get to empathize with him as a widow and as a single father. There are obviously exceptions to this, and "Interstellar" is the biggest one.

[@MexlycanFilmico]

Very intelligent guy. Few words = A lot of Information.

[@lucianocastillo694]

Brilliant mind & truly inspiring

[@donchichi117]

Love his soothing voice

[@jamesprice9622]

Do tell me a more intricate and obsessive director-this man is a treasure,each film is a Mona Lisa,incredible

[@hannahgarcia5541]

Amazing!!

[@tylerdurden4483]

While I cant say I like much of his movies.. I respect him wholeheartedly. (Dark knight) - The movie I like if anyone was curious

[@bradhouston4734]

Thanks for all of the great advice. I really like that ‘Stick to your guns’ and do the thing that most other sane people wouldn’t do. Also, thanks for creating these Merry Christmas 😀🕺🏻🎥🏖🇦🇺

[@Bharatheeeyan]

Even his interviews are "layered" everytime i rewatch it

[@Bharatheeeyan]

Ofcourse Even his clothing is layered lol

[@Bharatheeeyan]

You both should stop talking and close your eyes to have Chris nolan inside you!

[@xerxis05]

sir nolan ! one of the best things ever happened to me !

[@Franciscavdalmeida]

Most incredible filmmaker ever.

[@thedigitalemotion]

I think you'll find Stanley Kubrick was.

[@philswift1252]

Francisca VdA you need to see more films

[@westworlds]

I agree. There are a lot of really good directors and storytellers, but his work is consistently incredible. I love it.

[@philswift1252]

olivia martinez Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Denis Villenuve, Damien Chazelle.

[@westworlds]

*Internal Sigh* By saying Christopher Nolan is incredible, I am not saying that all other directors are shit. I agree that the other directors mentioned (I have seen one or more movies by each of them) are good (with the exception of Chazelle. I liked , La La Land and Whiplash but I think he is a bit overrated) but I prefer Nolan. I am allowed to have an opinon and a preference, just as you are. Stop being pretentious and rude, Phil.

[@vignanreddy459]

Such an amazing director ,he can make action films at the same with philosophically

[@explorerofterror7616]

twited his speech like his movies 🔥🤟🏽

[@user-vw6xp5nl6t]

Wow. Inspiring.

[@taniagukalo]

I love him

[@prabhasisaphilosopher3123]

Great interview This interview gonna be a part of my edit for nolan universe

[@claudiap.6838]

Epitome of class.

[@xy6830]

He's the vegeta of film makin.... Even by the hairline

[@suryakantpatre4812]

You are an inspiration to me and I always look up to you and I wish you were my guru.

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

LOVE this interview!