Christopher Nolan's Work, Sneak Peek at 10 Facts about the Film 'OPPENHEIMER' Starring Cillian Murphy

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ribka Ravika Sari

The release of the film OPPENHEIMER which is rumored to be screened in Indonesian cinemas in July 2023 has become a hot topic among the public and film fans. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist behind the creation of the atomic bomb.

OPPENHEIMER is scheduled to be released simultaneously in the United States on July 21, 2022, while in Indonesian cinemas it will be released on July 19, 2023. Apart from being directed by one of Hollywood's best directors, this film also features a lineup of famous actors such as Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon, among many others.

The film OPPENHEIMER has been highly anticipated by film fans because this documentary film has unique and interesting facts. So, what are they? Let's find out in the next slide about 10 interesting facts about the film OPPENHEIMER, directed by Christopher Nolan.

1. Christopher Nolan's First Film with Universal Pictures

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From several sources, it is mentioned that OPPENHEIMER is Christopher Nolan's first film with Universal Pictures after leaving Warner Bros. Previously, this British director is known to have produced various phenomenal films such as MEMENTO (2000), THE DARK KNIGHT TRILOGY (2005-2012), INCEPTION (2010), and INTERSTELLAR (2014). 

Throughout his career, Christopher Nolan has always collaborated with Warner Bros and HBO. Meanwhile, this latest film, OPPENHEIMER, is his 12th overall film and also his first film collaborating with Universal Pictures. 

2. Starring Five Oscar Winners

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In addition to Cillian Murphy as the main cast in this film, Christopher Nolan also brings in actors who have won the Oscar. They are Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Casey Affleck, Gary Oldman, and Kenneth Branagh.

Additionally, there are also Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, and Emily Blunt, as well as other great actors who also have roles in OPPENHEIMER. You can also watch the official trailer below!

3. Cillian Murphy Admits to Feeling Pressured and Isolating Himself While Portraying Oppenheimer

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In the trailer for OPPENHEIMER, we see the main character's concerns about the future impact of his invention that could frighten everyone. The film also presents tension during the process of creating and testing the atomic bomb. Here, Cillian Murphy brilliantly portrays J. Robert Oppenheimer, displaying charisma and a character similar to the inventor.

Quoted from various sources, including CNN Indonesia and Suara.com, it is reported that Cillian Murphy admits to feeling pressured while acting in the film OPPENHEIMER. He is said to have had many thoughts and rarely ate with the rest of the cast. After filming, he preferred to be alone. Supporting this, it is known that Emily Blunt, who is his co-star, also stated that this happened due to the immense pressure of the role in OPPENHEIMER, which could greatly limit eating or sleeping time.

4. OPPENHEIMER Film Production Budget Up to 100 Million USD

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It is estimated that the production of the OPPENHEIMER film will cost 100 Million USD. When converted to Indonesian Rupiah, this is equivalent to Rp1.4 trillion.

This is not surprising considering the lineup of actors and actresses involved in this film is of high quality. In addition, to visualize the process of making an atomic bomb, it is certainly necessary to have needs that are not arbitrary and must be of the best quality.

5. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Book

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It is known that OPPENHEIMER is adapted from a book titled American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer. The book is by Martin Sherwin and Kai Bird, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 2006.

For your information, the Pulitzer Prize is considered the highest award in the field of print journalism in the United States.

6. Sixth collaboration with Cillian Murphy

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It is known that Cillian Murphy has collaborated with director Christopher Nolan on several film projects. These films include the THE DARK KNIGHT trilogy (2008), INCEPTION (2010), and DUNKIRK (2017). So, this OPPENHEIMER film is their sixth collaboration.

And in this film, it also becomes the first film where Cillian Murphy successfully becomes the lead actor in a film directed by Christopher Nolan. As additional information, it is known that the pre-production of this film has been underway since early 2022, and during the shooting process, the use of real explosives was also involved.

7. Does Not Use CGI Effects at All

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There's something interesting, as reported by The Guardian and Thewrap.com, the movie OPPENHEIMER uses IMAX cameras with practical effects instead of visual effects, making Christopher Nolan's work without using CGI (Computer-Generated Imagery) effects that are popularly used today. 

He realizes nuclear weapon explosion scenes without any visual effects. Another example of this unique habit is proven when Nolan directed the movie TENET (2020), where he chose to actually explode a Boeing 747. Additionally, in the movie THE DARK KNIGHT (2005-2012), the scene of flipping a truck is also real. 

8. Same Release Date as BARBIE The Movie

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Meanwhile, OPPENHEIMER is scheduled to be released on July 21, 2023 in the United States and July 19, 2023 in Indonesian cinemas. Similarly, BARBIE The Movie is also released on the same date as OPPENHEIMER.

This certainly confuses netizens and film fans as to which movie to watch first. Nevertheless, this does not diminish their enthusiasm because both movies, OPPENHEIMER and BARBIE, are highly anticipated by the public and are considered as potential box office films. 

9. A 3-Hour Film with Scenes in Black and White and Color

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Previously, the longest film directed by Christopher Nolan was INTERSTELLAR (2014), which had a duration of 2 hours 49 minutes. Meanwhile, the film OPPENHEIMER is rumored to have a duration of 3 hours 9 seconds.

As for the use of scenes, Oppenheimer reportedly uses black and white and color scenes to represent a shift in perspective. The black and white scenes are objective, representing moments in history that are not influenced by opinions or emotions. In contrast, the color scenes in OPPENHEIMER form the majority of the film and are subjective to the story and the film's perspective. These scenes are presented from a first-person point of view and are not the actual historical facts of the story of OPPENHEIMER, but rather an adapted interpretation.

10. Collaborating with wife as producer

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Another interesting fact about the film OPPENHEIMER is that Christopher Nolan actually involved his wife, Emma Thomas, as a film producer. This has made OPPENHEIMER highly anticipated by audiences and it is hoped that it will be a hit like Nolan's other films.

So those are the 10 interesting facts about OPPENHEIMER that you need to know while waiting for its release. Wow, I can't wait to watch OPPENHEIMER! Note down the release date so you don't miss it!

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