September 9, 2026
THE PRESTIGE (2006) – AFI Movie Club
Produced, co-written and directed by AFI Trustee Christopher Nolan and shot by cinematographer Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988), THE PRESTIGE (2006) was based on the novel by Christoper Priest and recipient and shines a light into the shadowy and mysterious world of dueling Victorian era magicians. Visit the AFI Catalog to learn more about...
May 20, 2026
INTERSTELLAR (2014) – AFI Movie Club
An epic masterpiece that spans both space and time, director Christopher Nolan’s INTERSTELLAR (2014) finds emotion and intimacy in the vastness of space thanks to stunning performances from its all-star cast – including Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow and Michael Caine – plus a small role from Matt Damon, who...
February 9, 2026
DUNKIRK (2017) – AFI Movie Club
A cinematic look at a pivotal moment in World War II, director Christopher Nolan’s DUNKIRK (2017) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “DUNKIRK fills the screen with pure cinema – a triumphant achievement that...
December 23, 2025
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan, featuring cinematography by AFI Alum Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988) and starring AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Morgan Freeman opposite a stellar cast led by Christian Bale and a transformative performance from Heath Ledger, THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it...
October 11, 2025
INCEPTION (2010) – AFI Movie Club
From writer/director Christopher Nolan, the mind-bending – and instantly iconic – dreamscapes of INCEPTION were realized for the screen by cinematographer Wally Pfister, an alum of the AFI Conservatory (AFI Class of 1988). The film was honored in 2010 with an AFI AWARD, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the...
April 20, 2025
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring cinematography by AFI Alum Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988), THE DARK KNIGHT RISES (2012) was recognized in the year of its release with an AFI AWARD, naming it among the most outstanding motion pictures of year. According to the official rationale, “THE DARK KNIGHT RISES leaves the superhero...
April 12, 2025
OPPENHEIMER (2023) – AFI Movie Club
Directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring contributions by a number of AFI Conservatory graduates – including assistant art director Robert Aguirre (AFI Class of 2018), visual effects supervisor David Drzewiecki (AFI Class of 1985), still photographer Melinda Sue Gordon (AFI Class of 1980) and assistant art director Roxy Hua (AFI Class of 2019) – OPPENHEIMER...
April 3, 2025
MEMENTO (2001) – AFI Movie Club
The first of seven collaborations between director Christopher Nolan and cinematographer – and AFI Alum – Wally Pfister (AFI Class of 1988), MEMENTO (2001) was honored with an AFI AWARD in 2001, recognizing it as one of the year’s most outstanding achievements in the art of the moving image. According to the official rationale, ”MEMENTO...
September 14, 2020
AFI Movie Club: MEMENTO – Become an AFI Member and Watch for Free
Want to watch MEMENTO for free! Become an AFI Star member or above and you can now watch complimentary AFI-curated films with our on-demand video streaming service, Kanopy. Each month, a selection of new titles will be added, and members will have unlimited views to titles! JOIN TODAY MEMENTO, Christopher Nolan’s breakthrough film, was also the…
November 2, 2017
Filmmakers, Nation’s Leaders and AFI Celebrate 50 Years
On Wednesday, November 1, AFI celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Gala dinner in the Great Hall of the Library of Congress in Washington, DC — commemorating the Institute's roots in the nation's capital, and 50 years of partnership with the Library of Congress (LOC). See photos below. The evening's program included remarks from Morgan...
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