Awards

• Short-listed for Hugo Award (Dramatic Presentation) 2007

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Set in late 19th century London, the film tells of Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), a popular American magician, with his British mentor Harry Cutter (Michael Caine) and girlfriend and assistant Olivia (Scarlett Johansson), who is in a friendly rivalry with Cockney magician Alfred Borden (Christian Bale). However, it soon turns into a jealous rivalry, as Rupert tries to discover the secrets of Alfred's success. It soon emerges though he may have real magical powers.

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Born in London in 1970, Christopher Nolan began making films at the age of seven using his father's super 8mm camera and an assortment of male-action figures. He graduated to making films involving real people, with his surrealist short film 'tarantella' shown on US television in 1989. Chris studied English Literature at University College London while starting to make 16mm films at the college film society.

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