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2006 · 130 min · PG-13

The Prestige

Directed by Christopher Nolan · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

The Prestige (2006) is a Drama film, directed by Christopher Nolan set in London during the 1900s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A con artist, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of obsession, revenge, and identity play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
David Julyan
Cinematography
Wally Pfister
Cast
Hugh JackmanChristian BaleMichael CainePiper PeraboRebecca HallScarlett JohanssonSamantha MahurinDavid Bowie

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
1900s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
ObsessionRevengeIdentity
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame NarrativeUnreliable Narrator
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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