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Can Christopher Nolan be considered one of the greatest film directors of all time?

NPR | By Geoff Brumfiel,
Marc Rivers, Rob Schmitz, Mallory Yu
Published August 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM EDT

With the blockbuster critical and financial success of The Odyssey, has Christopher Nolan earned his spot on the list of top tier American filmmakers?

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Geoff Brumfiel
Geoff Brumfiel works as a senior editor and correspondent on NPR's science desk.
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Marc Rivers
Rob Schmitz
Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.
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Mallory Yu
Mallory Yu is an associate producer for All Things Considered.
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