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The Making of Dunkirk
A behind-the-scenes look at director Christopher Nolan’s gripping action-thriller Dunkirk , which brings to life one of World War II’s most pivotal events.
Set during World War II, director Christopher Nolan’s ( The Dark Knight Trilogy , Interstellar ) much-anticipated new film tells the story of the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, France, in a daring endeavor that saved them from certain defeat at the hands of enemy forces. Featuring a stunning ensemble cast that includes newcomers Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Harry Styles, as well as acclaimed actors Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy, Dunkirk offers a breathtaking glimpse at a turning point in the conflict determined by not only the ingenuity of the British forces but also the bravery of British civilians who sailed into war-torn waters to save them.
The Making of Dunkirk tells the incredible story of how Nolan brought this pivotal moment in World War II to life on the screen using innovative film-making techniques that give the film a gritty, exhilarating realism rarely seen in modern cinema. Featuring interviews with the director and key department heads and filled with never-before-seen imagery from the shoot, plus concept art, storyboards, and other amazing visuals, The Making of Dunkirk is the ultimate insider’s look at one of the most anticipated films of 2017.
Set during World War II, director Christopher Nolan’s ( The Dark Knight Trilogy , Interstellar ) much-anticipated new film tells the story of the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk, France, in a daring endeavor that saved them from certain defeat at the hands of enemy forces. Featuring a stunning ensemble cast that includes newcomers Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, and Harry Styles, as well as acclaimed actors Kenneth Branagh, Mark Rylance, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy, Dunkirk offers a breathtaking glimpse at a turning point in the conflict determined by not only the ingenuity of the British forces but also the bravery of British civilians who sailed into war-torn waters to save them.
The Making of Dunkirk tells the incredible story of how Nolan brought this pivotal moment in World War II to life on the screen using innovative film-making techniques that give the film a gritty, exhilarating realism rarely seen in modern cinema. Featuring interviews with the director and key department heads and filled with never-before-seen imagery from the shoot, plus concept art, storyboards, and other amazing visuals, The Making of Dunkirk is the ultimate insider’s look at one of the most anticipated films of 2017.
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144 pages, Hardcover
Published July 18, 2017
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December 4, 2018
Gorgeous, glossy, insightful. Answered all of my "but did they really--?" and- "but how did they--?" questions (the answers seem mostly to be "yes" and "with a lot of difficulty" fyi), as well as others i didn't know I had. The whole thing read a bit like a long magazine feature rather than a book you'd specifically picked up to learn about the film. Could've done with longer interviews of cast&crew. But overall stunning, 4.8 stars, would pick up and admire in any bookshop if only to look at the pictures.
July 25, 2017
A must-read for any fans of the film 'Dunkirk' or Chris Nolan's work. After reading Joshua Levine's book (he was the historical advisor on set), "The Making of Dunkirk" helps to understand the complexity of shooting such film. Patience, dedication, passion, hard work and ingenuity are the reasons 'Dunkirk' is a masterpiece.
December 15, 2022
A quick and informative read. Lots of pictures! :)
April 22, 2018
This is a great behind-the-scenes coffee table book about Christopher Nolan's brilliant film Dunkirk. It's not a terribly long read - but then again, I do have a tendency to speed through books that I love, and there's a lot that I enjoyed in this! The images are stunning, and I loved shots that showed what it looked like on set when the cameras weren't rolling - make-up artists at work, the sheer amount of costumes needed to clothe all the extras, Christopher Nolan and director of photography Hoyte van Hoytema with an IMAX camera balanced on his shoulder in all sorts of weather conditions, and more. Learning more about the tricks of the trade is always fun, but what's incredible is hearing about how much of Dunkirk was shot without the help of CGI and other digital helping aids. All in all, a very fun book to curl up with, and recommended for any fan of the film.
August 9, 2017
A fast read but super interesting! For fans of the movie and for people interested in a behind-the-scenes look at how this period action movie was made with a minimum of CGI.
May 15, 2019
I love this book. It is very informative and takes you through the journey of the filmmaking of this incredible film as if you were with them on it. Thank you for making this book!
January 15, 2026
I love this movie so much and have read the book but never this one- really enjoyed it
January 2, 2018
A very short read with some interesting facts (not many new information if you've listened to interviews with the cast and crew).
The best part(s) of the book are the photos, they are breathtaking!
The best part(s) of the book are the photos, they are breathtaking!
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