Synopsis
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.
Did You Know?
- Christopher Nolan shot the film on weekends over a year.
- The entire budget was approximately $6,000.
- Film was shot in black and white to save money.
- Nolan himself carried equipment to avoid hiring crew.
- Running time is only 69 minutes, Nolan's shortest feature.
Iconic Quotes
- You take it away... and show them what they had.
- I started following people. It started with just one.
- You take something from them, take anything, they focus on it.
- Everyone has a box. A special place where they keep their things.
- I didn't pick any particular person. I followed anyone.
