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When it comes to directors of this generation, it is safe to say that audiences are quite lucky to have witnessed the work of these legends in theaters. One such director is Denis Villeneuve, known for directing films likeDune, Prisoners, and Blade Runner 2049.He is undoubtedly one of the best in the business. Consequently, people are eagerly curious to know who, in his opinion, is a treasure to this generation. While there are plenty of names to choose from, including Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott, Villeneuve has deemed Christopher Nolan worthy of the title.
Denis Villeneuve Calls Christopher Nolan the“Best and Most Important Filmmaker of Our Time”
Warner Bros. Pictures has exclusively brought backChristopher Nolan’sTenetfor a one-week runon 70mm IMAX screenings, starting on Feb. 23. The mind-bending sci-fi thriller will also feature exclusive bonus footage fromDune: Part Two,ahead ofDenis Villeneuve’smovie release on March 1st. Thus to kick start everything, the two directors were present at a specialTenetIMAX 70mm screening event and ready to answer questions from the audience. It was at this moment that theDunedirector introduced Christopher Nolan, saying,
“It’s my honor to introduce one of the very best – in my humble opinion, I should say the best – and definitely the most important filmmaker of our time: Christopher Nolan.”
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While the entire theater cheered, fans online also had nothing else to say but agree with Villeneuve’s statement. It is undeniable that the impact Nolan’s movies have had on the world in the past decade is huge. Whether it’sInterstellarorOppenheimer, his films go beyond being just a spectacle, they are a complete cinematic journey.
Denis Villeneuve called Christopher Nolan the most important filmmaker of our timepic.twitter.com/aey1HIefHJ
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Denis Villeneuve also opened up about his love and appreciation of Nolan’s work in anIndieWireinterview stating,
“To bring intellectual concepts and to bring them in that scope to the screen right now – it’s very rare,–Every movie that he comes out with, I have more admiration for his work.”
Given that the director has time and again stated his personal favorites asDunkirk, Inception,andTenet, Villeneuve is overjoyed to see that the audience will get another chance to witness Christopher Nolan’s one of the greatest works in theaters.
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Christopher Nolan ComparesDune: Part TwotoThe Empire Strikes Back!
And to return the compliment, Christopher Nolan, hyped up the already highly-anticipatedDune 2release. He made one statement that has made fans intrigued, to say the least. The director said that ifDunewere to have aStar Warscomparison, this upcoming sequel would have an impact similar to whatThe Empire Strikes Backdid back then. He said,
“For me, if Dune Part One was ‘Star Wars,’ this [Part Two] … was very much The Empire Strikes Back, which is my favorite of the Star Wars films. It’s an … exciting expansion of [everything] you introduced in the first one.”
Christopher Nolan compared Dune Part 2 to Empire Strikes Back!pic.twitter.com/3zj8fQMdXN
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And it’s no secret how much Nolan regardsThe Empire Strikes Back,the director has time and again professed his love for the movie. Back in the day, the film had a huge cultural impact, and its influence is still imprinted today. ComparingDune Part 2, to that has set some pretty high expectations from the audiences.
Dune: Part Twoset to hit theaters on March 1st.
Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
