15 Lesser known facts about Christopher Nolan's films that might come as a surprise.

3) A $5,000 Budget Launched His Career

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Christopher Nolan entered the arena of filmmaking with a feature debut, Following (1998), shot with an unconceivable budget of only $5000. It was shot over the course of a year at weekends, using friends as the cast and crew. This movie also demonstrates Nolan's early abilities of storytelling and typical non-linear narrative style. Though Following was shot on the limited resources available, its outcome was such that it soon caught the critical eye at film festivals and was noted by industry insiders. This much-hyped but low-profile production became the trajectory of Nolan's eventual turn with Memento and rise to global fame.

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