Before The Odyssey and Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan created the science fiction masterpiece, Interstellar, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Timothee Chalamet and Michael Caine and written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Daniel Calvisi, author of the “Story Maps” series of screenwriting books, is joined by Steve Lam, writer and influencer in the comic book and movies space to explore in-depth the screenplay and cinematic techniques of Interstellar. Topics discussed include characters and character arcs, 5-6 act story structure, major themes, the Interstellar screenplay, Nolan’s use of IMAX technology and practical sets, science vs. science fiction, performances, production history, and comparisons to films like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Gravity and many others.

If you’re interested in learning more about Nolan’s storytelling methods and structural secrets, check out the exclusive PDF e-book version of STORY MAPS: The Films of Christopher Nolan.

Good Luck and Happy Writing,
Dan Calvisi

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