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2017 · 107 min · PG-13

Dunkirk

Directed by Christopher Nolan · War, Action, Drama

Dunkirk (2017) is a War film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in Dunkirk during the 1940s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival, war's cost, and man vs nature play out through non linear / fractured timeline and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema
Cast
Fionn WhiteheadTom HardyMark RylanceKenneth BranaghCillian MurphyBarry KeoghanHarry StylesAneurin Barnard

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Dunkirk
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
SurvivalWar's CostMan Vs Nature
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineMultiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
True Story
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