Christopher Nolan's debut feature follows a young unemployed writer in London who develops a habit of following strangers, believing it will provide material for his stories. He befriends a charming thief named Cobb, who draws him into a world of burglary and manipulation. Told in Nolan's signature non-linear style, the film is a tightly crafted neo-noir thriller exploring obsession, identity, and deception.
Nolan's debut: a 70-minute black-and-white London thriller about a writer following strangers. The non-linear structure was already there; the budget was already nothing.
This is Christopher Nolan's first feature-length film, showcasing his non-linear storytelling style which later became his trademark.