‘It was a pirated VHS’: Christopher Nolan was just 13 when he discovered this sci-fi classic.

If Christopher Nolan is a major name in the seventh art today, it is undoubtedly due in large part to his great cinephile. A true film buff, the Oppenheimer director recently discussed the matter with one of his distinguished peers, Denis Villeneuve. A chance for a Brit to reveal that he discovered a great classic… illegally!

“They value SF for the very long term”

When asked about the life of the movie and the impact it could have on audiences over the years, Christopher Nolan, who has a strong opinion on fan theories, thinks that a certain style is designed to last the works. “I think science fiction is a genre that favors the long-term view.”the film director notes. “People are rewatching this kind of movie. They appreciate SF for a very long time.”

at the microphone of the Associated Press As part of a cross-interview with a colleague Denis VilleneuveChristopher Nolan then evokes a science fiction classic to back up his remarks. “The Blade Runner The original was a famous flop when it came out, nobody paid attention to it.he emphasizes. “And then over time, people, myself included, discovered the film.”

“Pirate on VHS”

Then Christopher Nolan talks about how he discovered Ridley Scott’s classic, and it’s pretty amazing. “I think I was 13 when I saw it Blade Runner First time on VHS”he declares. “Did you discover Blade Runner on VHS?”Then asks Denis Villeneuve, who signed on for Blade Runner 2049 in 2017. “Pirate on VHS”Nolan elaborates. “Me too !”Dune Director Answers!

Christopher Nolan and Denis Villeneuve pirates? We won’t go too far with this conclusion, but it’s fun to note that these two major figures in modern cinema have no real reservations about watching movies illegally to develop their cinephilia.

Denis Villeneuve’s “Blade Runner 2049” Trailer: