Cuarón and Hitchcock and Scorsese, Oh My! The Greatest Directors Of All-Time

27. Christopher Nolan

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After bursting into the cinematic limelight with the brilliant neo-noir mystery film Memento, Nolan became a global phenomenon with the path-breaking Dark Knight Trilogy. Nolan has directed 10 feature films while demonstrating a rare ability to marry blockbuster entertainment with complex, compelling ideas — in addition to experimenting with form and function. One of the most original and imaginative directors working today, Nolan has revolutionized the scope of popular cinema in Hollywood with his entertaining yet profound works of art. While I do consider his debut to be his finest and most emotionally profound film till date, Nolan’s cinematic prowess has matured over the years.