Following
You're never alone.
Overview
Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Following was made on a shoestring budget, showcasing Nolan's ingenuity and resourcefulness. Its success helped launch his career and demonstrated that compelling storytelling could overcome financial limitations. The film is a testament to independent filmmaking and a precursor to Nolan's later, larger-scale explorations of similar themes.
- Unique Non-linear Narrative: The film's jumbled timeline keeps you guessing and engaged throughout, adding layers of intrigue to a simple premise.
- Tight and Compelling Story: Despite its low budget, the film delivers a suspenseful and captivating crime thriller.
- Christopher Nolan's Debut: Witnessing the raw talent of a director who would become one of the most influential filmmakers of our time.
- Character Study: The film delves into the motivations and psychology of its characters, exploring themes of obsession, identity, and the allure of danger.
Fun Facts
- Shot over weekends for over a year due to budgetary constraints and the cast and crew's day jobs.
- Christopher Nolan acted as the cinematographer and editor, in addition to writing, directing and producing.
- The apartment used in the film belonged to Jeremy Theobald, the film's lead actor.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"You're never alone."
Português
PT
Title:
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Italiano
IT
Title:
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Türkçe
TR
Title: Takip
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Français
FR
Title: Following : le suiveur
"Vous n'êtes jamais seul."
Deutsch
DE
Title:
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Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
An impressive, given the budget et al., feature film debut from Mr. Nolan!
Not that the aforementioned is a surprise, of course. Still, this is a great watch, no doubt about it for me. I particularly appreciated the score, which is very good. Jeremy Theobald and Alex Haw give strong performances, especially the latter; who kept reminding me of a young Kevin Durand.
As you'd expect, this has many early hallmarks of Nolan's work - the obvious being the non-linear storytelling. I really like how the story is told here, the premise is intriguing and it ends up wrapping up nicely. The 70 minute run time, although not unwelcome, is shorter than I wanted, only because I happily would've watched this flick develop further.
I still gotta tick off 'Memento', 'Insomnia' and 'The Prestige' to complete Christopher Nolan's filmography. 'Following' is now logged and I'd recommend it. On the topic of this director's movies, I'd rank this higher than (the still very good) 'Dunkirk', 'The Dark Knight Rises' and, narrowly, 'Tenet'.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
Following | Modern Trailer
Featurette
Q&A with Jeremy Theobald and Lucy Russell
Featurette
Interview with Christopher Nolan