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2010 · 148 min · PG-13

Inception

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Action, Science Fiction, Adventure

Inception (2010) is a Action film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in Los Angeles during the 2000s. It runs 148 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A heist, with a tense and contemplative tone. Themes of grief & loss, obsession, and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Hans Zimmer
Cinematography
Wally Pfister
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprioJoseph Gordon-LevittKen WatanabeTom HardyElliot PageDileep RaoCillian MurphyTom Berenger

The world of this film

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Grief & LossObsessionIdentity
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineInterwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
TenseContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction
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