The making of Dunkirk
By: written by James Mottram ; foreword by Christopher Nolan
Contributors: Nolan, Christopher, 1970- writer of foreword
Publisher: Insight Editions
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 140
ISBN-13: 9781683831075
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Motion pictures; Cinematography; Special effects; Art direction; Dunkirk, Battle of, Dunkerque, France, 1940; Dunkirk (Motion picture : 2017); Setting and scenery; Pictorial works
Other titles: Dunkirk
Description: "A behind-the-scenes look at director Christopher Nolan's gripping action-thriller Dunkirk, which brings to life one of World War II's most pivotal events. Set during World War II, director Christopher Nolan's (The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar) much-anticipated new film tells the story of the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, France, in a daring endeavor that saved them from certain defeat at the hands of enemy forces. Featuring a stunning ensemble cast that includes newcomers Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Harry Styles, as well as acclaimed actors Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy, Dunkirk offers a breathtaking glimpse at a turning point in the conflict determined by not only the ingenuity of the British forces but also the bravery of British civilians who sailed into war-torn waters to save them. The Making of Dunkirk tells the incredible story of how Nolan brought this pivotal moment in World War II to life on the screen using innovative film-making techniques that give the film a gritty, exhilarating realism rarely seen in modern cinema. Featuring interviews with the director and key department heads and filled with never-before-seen imagery from the shoot, plus concept art, storyboards, and other amazing visuals, The Making of Dunkirk is the ultimate insider's look at one of the most anticipated films of 2017"--Provided by publisher.
Table of contents: title: Part 1: Miracle of deliverance. Operation Dunkirk; title: Military personnel; title: Preparing to set sail; title: Part II: Land, sea, and air. On the beach; title: A cruel mistress; title: The great blue yonder; title: Part III: The ticking clock. Back on dry land; title: The Dunkirk spirit.