A Probe into the Space Narration of Nolan’s Films—Taking “Dunkirk” as an Example

• DOI: 10.26855/er.2023.06.020
• Publication Date: 2023-08-09T08:39:05Z
• Authors: Jiaxin Yang

Dunkirk" (hereinafter referred to as Dunkirk), a new film directed by Christopher Nolan, has been highly praised since it was released in China early September, with the score of latest Douban high 8.7.This is Nolan's first masterpiece on subject war.The overall viewing experience can be summarized "constant tension and horror", As director Nolan said, "For me, most unique part Dunkirk's story sense suspense.I didn't shoot war movie, but suspense thriller".In this sense, not so much disaster full psychological fears thrillers.The sudden attack death, thriller atmosphere form powerful force field, which makes soldiers even cinema audiences feel nervous.So, where are elements that constitute sustain sustained tension?From perspective creation, author believes core narrative strategy deal situation situation, absence main German army, time reset complex audio-visual composition.