Christopher Nolan stated, on Thursday (15), that the films in his “Batman” trilogy reflect the fear of terrorism and fascism that he felt while producing the films.
During a lecture at the British Film Institute in London, the director said that “Batman Begins”, released in 2005, reflects the fear of terrorism after the attacks of September 11, 2001.
“The intention was always to be honest in presenting the things that we were affected by, things that worried us. Certainly, when I look at 'Batman Begins', there is a big emphasis on terrorism, obviously, after 9/11,” said Nolan, later saying that this inclusion was not conscious.
He also stated that the third film in the trilogy, “Batman: The Dark Knight Rises”, released in 2012, reflects the fear of fascism and demagoguery.
“Certainly, the Joker in 'The Dark Knight' is about fear and anarchy and the fear of breaking rules and what that will do to society. 'The Dark Knight Rises' is very afraid of fascism, of demagoguery,” he confessed.
Nolan is competing for the Oscar for Best Director with “Oppenheimer”, which received 12 other nominations at the ceremony to be held in Los Angeles on March 10.
Source: CNN Brasil
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