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2006 · 130 min · PG-13

The Prestige

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

The Prestige (2006) is a Drama film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in London during the 1800s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A neo noir, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of obsession and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
David Julyan
Cinematography
Wally Pfister
Cast
Hugh JackmanChristian BaleMichael CainePiper PeraboRebecca HallScarlett JohanssonSamantha MahurinDavid Bowie

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
1800s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
ObsessionIdentity
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame NarrativeUnreliable Narrator
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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