On July 19, “Oppenheimer” by Christopher Nolan will be released in theaters. It will be the longest film of its author, who receives an American classification from which he had escaped since 2002 and “Insomnia”.
The countdown begins ! In less than two months, Oppenheimer will be in our theaters and will mark the great return of Christopher Nolan, who signs his twelfth feature film. And his first biopic, since he looks at the physicist whose work made him the father of the atomic bomb during the Second World War.
From Robert Downey Jr. to Emily Blunt, via Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Rami Malek or Josh Hartnett, the cast gathered around Cillian Murphy is daunting. And the duration of the film promises to be Homeric since Oppenheimer will be the longest in the career of its author, with three hours on the clock.
A (very) feature film, which will contain IMAX sequences shot in black and white, and will be rated R in the United States (prohibited for children under 17 not accompanied by an adult), for questions relating to sexuality, nudity and flowery language. Criteria which, across the Atlantic, do not forgive and immediately tip a film into this category.
Universal Pictures International France Christopher Nolan on set
For the director, this is a great first since 2002 and Insomnia, because all his following opuses had been classified PG-13 (not recommended for children under 13 and subject to parental consent). Often because they were blockbusters with a hefty budget and intended to attract the largest possible audience in theaters.
At present, we do not know its classification in France. But the elements that made Oppenheimer an R-rated film don’t have the same impact on us, so it may very well be for all audiences (like Insomnia) or hit with a simple warning, if not a ban. which would be surprising. Anyway, Christopher Nolan will still make the event at the cinema this summer.