Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan : Cinematic Transcendence
by
Joel Mayward
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Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture
ISBN-10
1978711581
ISBN-13
9781978711587
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 8th, 2026
Print length
232 Pages
Weight
480 grams
Dimensions
23.20 x 15.80 x 1.80 cms
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Identifies the parallels and resonances between Christopher Nolan’s cinema and the works of philosopher Paul Ricoeur and theologian St. Augustine to demonstrate how Nolan’s films are truly doing theology and philosophy through the medium of film.
This work of theological film criticism provides an analysis of filmmaker Christopher Nolan''s entire filmography, from Following (1998) to Oppenheimer (2023).
Though his films are noticeably lacking in representations of religion or references to God, Nolan''s postsecular cinema is nevertheless worthy of our theological consideration, as it contains valuable theological and philosophical insights. Indeed, this is the central claim of Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Christopher Nolan''s films can and should be considered works of cinematic philosophical theology-they are doing theology and philosophy through the medium of film as they explore what it means to be human in relation to the transcendent. This book identifies the deep parallels and resonances between Nolan''s films and the works of philosopher Paul Ricoeur and theologian St. Augustine. Like Nolan''s cinema, Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolanis both intellectually stimulating and highly accessible, satisfying the interests of both scholars and popular audiences alike.
Though his films are noticeably lacking in representations of religion or references to God, Nolan''s postsecular cinema is nevertheless worthy of our theological consideration, as it contains valuable theological and philosophical insights. Indeed, this is the central claim of Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Christopher Nolan''s films can and should be considered works of cinematic philosophical theology-they are doing theology and philosophy through the medium of film as they explore what it means to be human in relation to the transcendent. This book identifies the deep parallels and resonances between Nolan''s films and the works of philosopher Paul Ricoeur and theologian St. Augustine. Like Nolan''s cinema, Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolanis both intellectually stimulating and highly accessible, satisfying the interests of both scholars and popular audiences alike.
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