Profile | プロフィール
Born / 出身
July 30, 1970 | London, England
Occupation / 職業
Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
映画監督、脚本家、プロデューサー
Honors / 称号
Knight Bachelor (2024) / ナイト爵位 (2024)
Biography | 経歴
[English] Sir Christopher Edward Nolan is a British-American filmmaker widely regarded as one of the most influential directors of the 21st century. Known for his cerebral blockbusters and innovative storytelling techniques, Nolan has directed acclaimed films such as Memento (2000), The Dark Knight trilogy (2005–2012), Inception (2010), Interstellar (2014), Dunkirk (2017), and Oppenheimer (2023). His films have grossed over $6.6 billion worldwide. He was knighted in March 2024 for his contributions to film, while his wife Emma Thomas was honored with a damehood.
[日本語] サー・クリストファー・エドワード・ノーランは、21世紀で最も影響力のある映画監督の一人として広く認められているイギリス系アメリカ人の映画監督です。知的な大作映画と革新的なストーリーテリング技術で知られ、『メメント』(2000)、ダークナイト三部作(2005-2012)、『インセプション』(2010)、『インターステラー』(2014)、『ダンケルク』(2017)、『オッペンハイマー』(2023)などの高く評価された映画を監督しました。彼の作品の世界興行収入は66億ドルを超えています。2024年3月に映画への貢献によりナイト爵位を授与され、妻のエマ・トーマスはデイムの称号を授与されました。
Highlights / 主な歩み:
- 1970: Born in London; raised between London and Chicago. / ロンドン生まれ。ロンドンとシカゴで育つ。
- 1998: Feature film debut with Following. / 『フォロウィング』で長編映画デビュー。
- 2000: Memento received critical acclaim and Oscar nomination. / 『メメント』が批評的成功を収め、オスカーにノミネート。
- 2005-2012: Directed The Dark Knight trilogy; became high-profile director. / ダークナイト三部作を監督。著名な監督となる。
- 2010: Inception won 4 Academy Awards. / 『インセプション』がアカデミー賞4部門受賞。
- 2017: Dunkirk won 3 Academy Awards. / 『ダンケルク』がアカデミー賞3部門受賞。
- 2023: Oppenheimer won 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. / 『オッペンハイマー』がアカデミー賞7部門受賞(作品賞・監督賞含む)。
- 2024: Knighted by King Charles III. / チャールズ3世国王よりナイト爵位授与。
Filmography | 主な作品
As Director / 監督作品
| Year | Title (English / Japanese) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Following / フォロウィング | Feature debut / Budget: $6,000 |
| 2000 | Memento / メメント | Oscar Nominated (Screenplay, Editing) / $40M box office |
| 2002 | Insomnia / インソムニア | Starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams / $113M |
| 2005 | Batman Begins / バットマン ビギンズ | Dark Knight trilogy begins / $373M |
| 2006 | The Prestige / プレステージ | Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale / $110M |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight / ダークナイト | Heath Ledger won posthumous Oscar / $1.006 billion |
| 2010 | Inception / インセプション | 4 Academy Awards 🏆 / $836M |
| 2012 | The Dark Knight Rises / ダークナイト ライジング | Dark Knight trilogy conclusion / $1.081 billion |
| 2014 | Interstellar / インターステラー | Starring Matthew McConaughey / $701M |
| 2017 | Dunkirk / ダンケルク | 3 Academy Awards 🏆 / $530M |
| 2020 | Tenet / TENET テネット | Released during COVID-19 pandemic / $365M |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer / オッペンハイマー | 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture & Best Director 🏆 / $975M |
Upcoming / 公開予定
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Untitled Christopher Nolan Project | Starring Matt Damon / Universal Pictures / Release: July 17, 2026 |
Note: Reports suggest the film may be an adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey, but this has not been officially confirmed.
Awards & Recognition | 受賞歴
Academy Awards (アカデミー賞)
Won (受賞):
- Best Director – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆
- Best Picture – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆 (as producer)
Nominated (ノミネート):
- Best Director: Dunkirk (2018)
- Best Picture: Dunkirk (2018, as producer), Inception (2011, as producer)
- Best Original Screenplay: Memento (2002), Inception (2011)
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Oppenheimer (2024)
Films Directed by Nolan – Total Oscar Wins:
- Oppenheimer (2023): 7 Oscars 🏆
- Dunkirk (2017): 3 Oscars 🏆
- Inception (2010): 4 Oscars 🏆
- Total: 14 Oscars across his filmography
Golden Globe Awards (ゴールデングローブ賞)
- Won (受賞): Best Director – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆
- Won (受賞): Best Motion Picture (Drama) – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆
- Nominated (ノミネート): Best Director – Dunkirk (2018)
BAFTA Awards (英国アカデミー賞)
- Won (受賞): Best Director – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆
- Won (受賞): Best Film – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆
- Nominated (ノミネート): Multiple nominations for various films
Directors Guild of America (DGA)
- Won (受賞): Outstanding Directorial Achievement – Oppenheimer (2024) 🏆
- Nominated (ノミネート): Inception (2011), Dunkirk (2018)
Other Honors
- Knight Bachelor (2024): Knighted by King Charles III for services to film 🏆
- British Film Institute Fellowship (2024) 🏆
- Honorary César Award (2024): From Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma 🏆
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2019) 🏆
- Honorary Fellow of UCL (2006) and Honorary Doctorate in Literature (2017)
- Federation of American Scientists’ Public Service Award (2023): For depiction of scientists in Oppenheimer
External Links | 外部リンク
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