‘The Dark Knight’ director Christopher Nolan will receive the prestigious ‘Cinematic Imagery Award’ from the ‘Art Directors Guild’ (ADG) at the 19th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards.
According to media reports ADG Council chairman John Shaffner and awards producer Dave Blass and James Pearse Connelly said in a joint statement, “Christopher Nolan’s body of work reflects a clear appreciation for the contribution Production Design brings to the stories he brings to life. His creative legacy is quite remarkable and it demonstrates a great love and respect for our visual medium Christopher Nolan’s films remind us over and over again why we love to go to the movies”.
The ADG's ‘Cinematic Imagery Award’ has been awarded to those whose body of work in the film industry has richly enhanced the visual aspects of the moviegoer experience. Previous recipients include Martin Scorsese, Warren Beatty, Clint Eastwood, Norman Jewison, John Lasseter, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Blake Edwards.
Nolan most recently directed ‘Interstellar’ starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathawayand and Jessica Chastain has grossed more than $540 million worldwide. Other credits include ‘Batman Begins’, ‘The Dark Knight’, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, ‘Inception’, ‘The Prestige’ and ‘Insomnia’.
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