Dunkirk - (Paperback)

About the Book

" Christopher Nolan's previous films have reflected the uncertainties of the twentieth-first century. With Dunkirk, Nolan has gone back into the past and brought to life one of the momentous events of the twentieth-century -- the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, telling the tale by land, sea, and sky. 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. The film features a prestigious cast, including Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy, and newcomer Fionn Whitehead, with Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy. The screenplay is accompanied by a conversation about the film between Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, as well as selected storyboards."--

Book Synopsis

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, Canada, and France are surrounded by the German army during fierce battle in World War II. The soldiers are evacuated across the Channel, not knowing if on their return they will be treated as heroes or cowards.

The international cast of Dunkirk includes British actors Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Mark Rylance, and Kenneth Brannah.

Nominated for three Golden Globes at the 75th Golden Globe Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Music, announced on December 11, 2017. It was also nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Directing, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing, announced on the 23rd January 2018.

About the Author

Christopher Nolan is the acclaimed writer/director of Memento, The Dark Knight Trilogy and Interstellar.