Dunkirk (2017)

Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “Dunkirk” drew inspiration from classic films of all genres, and the director has teamed with BFI Southbank for Christopher Nolan Presents, a series of movies handpicked by the director that gave him inspiration for his latest film. IndieWire readers in London will be able to attend the screenings in person, but for the rest of the world, Nolan and the BFI released detailed notes about the series. Click through this gallery to see how some of Nolan’s favorite films brought his vision to life.