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Following (1998) is the debut feature film of acclaimed director Christopher Nolan. The film centers on a young writer who becomes entangled in a dangerous world as he follows strangers through London. This early work showcases Nolan's signature noirish visual aesthetic and his interest in unconventional narratives, themes that would become hallmarks of his later, more widely recognized films like Memento and Inception. The production of Following took 14 months to complete and gained traction on the festival circuit, paving the way for Nolan's move to Hollywood.12

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