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With a long-standing career that has spanned genres from the mind-bendingInceptionto the action-fueledBatmantrilogy, followed by his space adventureInterstellar, Christopher Nolan is known for being the mastermind behind few of the most celebrated films of the century. While his movies have grossed more than $4B and have sparked endless discussions, Nolan revealed the only film of his that left him impressed.
During a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival, as Christopher Nolan was asked what scene he is most proud of putting together, the director recalled the opening scene fromThe Dark Knight Rise.. Surprisingly, despite the movie being about Christian Bale’s Batman, Nolan seemed to appreciate the scene that had nothing to do with Bale, instead featuring Tom Hardy as the notorious Ban..
Christopher Nolan Revealed His Best Ever Shot
Offering the film industry and audiences with few of the most mind-bending movies of all time,Christopher Nolanis the legend behind spectacles likeMemento, The Prestige,and even the action-packed DC filmsThe Dark Knighttrilogy. Although the Oscar winner is hailed for his contributions, Nolan is particularly picky, even when it comes to selecting the project he’s most proud of.
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Speaking to the audiences during a panel discussion at the Tribeca Film Festival viaBusiness Insider, Christopher Nolan was asked about his career’s most iconic shot that left him impressed with himself. That’s when the filmmaker revealed the opening sequence toThe Dark Knight Risesas a career highlight. Admitting to refrain from relying on CGI, Nolan mentioned turning to old-fashioned methods.
“[If] you’re talking pure mechanics, [then it would be] the opening scene from The Dark Knight Rises,”
Although people expected the filmmaker to pick fromInterstellarorInception,Christopher Nolan offered a refreshing takewhen he revealed being most impressed with the opening action sequence inThe Dark Knight Rises. Giving proper credit to the crew who made it possible, Nolan attributed the success to team effort.
The BTS Work inThe Dark Knight Rises’Opening Scene
While most people associateThe Dark Knighttrilogy withChristian Bale‘s titular Batman, Christopher Nolan changed perspectives when he revealed his favorite sequence to be the opening scene, which doesn’t even involve Bale. Therefore, addressing the behind-the-scenes work that went into the sequence starring Tom Hardy’s Bane, Nolan recalled the violent hijacking.
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In the opening sequence, Christopher Nolan strategically introduced the film’s villain Bane, as he hijacked an aircraft that he literally dropped to the ground. According to reports, the scene was filmed in Scotland, which involved a real plane being dropped out of the sky.
Considering the amount of work that went into the scene, it was planned to be a five-day shoot. But thanks to Nolan’s incredible crew, the sequence was completed in just two days.
“It was sort of an incredible coming together of lots and lots of planning by a lot of members of the team who worked for months rehearsing all these parachute jumps. I was amazed at what the team achieved using various old-fashioned methods. I was very proud of how that came together.”
Christopher Nolan further revealed being particularly impressed byTom Hardy‘s introduction as Bane inThe Dark Knight Risessince it was achieved with mostly practical effects. Nolan seemingly took away the spotlight from Christian Bale, who is the pivotal character of the film, and shed it on Hardy.
The Dark Knighttrilogy is available on Max.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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