Following (1998)
Following (1998), independent neo-noir crime thriller, was Christopher Nolan’s debut feature film. In order to keep costs low, extensive rehearsals were conducted and only one or two takes were used to conserve the expensive 16mm film stock. As the production’s budget was limited, Nolan utilized natural lighting and his own salary to cover expenses. Additionally, he was involved in various aspects of the production process such as writing, directing, photographing, editing, and producing. The plot centers around a young man in London who becomes entangled in a criminal world after he begins following strangers on the streets and fails to maintain a distance.
An unemployed writer, known as ‘The Young Man’, struggles to find inspiration for his novel. He begins to follow strangers in the streets of London and initially sets rules for himself on who to follow and for how long. However, he abandons these rules when he becomes fixated on a handsome man in a dark suit. The well-groomed man, realizing he is being followed, confronts the Young Man and introduces himself as ‘Cobb’. To the surprise of the Young Man (who introduces himself as ‘Bill’), Cobb reveals himself as a serial burglar and invites Bill to join him on his burglaries. Although material possessions seem to be of little importance to Cobb, he takes pleasure in rummaging through his targets’ belongings and enjoying their wine.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Jeremy TheobaldThe Young Man  Alex HawCobb |
Following (1998), independent neo-noir crime thriller, was Christopher Nolan’s debut feature film. In order to keep costs low, extensive rehearsals were conducted and only one or two takes were used to conserve the expensive 16mm film stock. As the production’s budget was limited, Nolan utilized natural lighting and his own salary to cover expenses. Additionally, he was involved in various aspects of the production process such as writing, directing, photographing, editing, and producing. The plot centers around a young man in London who becomes entangled in a criminal world after he begins following strangers on the streets and fails to maintain a distance.
An unemployed writer, known as ‘The Young Man’, struggles to find inspiration for his novel. He begins to follow strangers in the streets of London and initially sets rules for himself on who to follow and for how long. However, he abandons these rules when he becomes fixated on a handsome man in a dark suit. The well-groomed man, realizing he is being followed, confronts the Young Man and introduces himself as ‘Cobb’. To the surprise of the Young Man (who introduces himself as ‘Bill’), Cobb reveals himself as a serial burglar and invites Bill to join him on his burglaries. Although material possessions seem to be of little importance to Cobb, he takes pleasure in rummaging through his targets’ belongings and enjoying their wine.
