# Dunkirk

> 2017 film by Christopher Nolan

**Wikidata**: [Q21935651](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21935651)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkirk_(2017_film))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dunkirk

## Summary
*Dunkirk* is a 2017 war and drama film directed by Christopher Nolan. It is a multi-national production involving companies from the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, including Warner Bros. and StudioCanal.

## Key Facts
- **Director**: Christopher Nolan.
- **Release Dates**: July 13, 2017; July 19, 2017; July 20, 2017; July 21, 2017; July 27, 2017; September 1, 2017.
- **Runtime**: 106 minutes.
- **Budget**: $100,000,000.
- **Box Office**: $526,940,665 and $189,740,665.
- **Genres**: War film, Drama film.
- **Countries of Origin**: France, United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands.
- **Production Companies**: Warner Bros. Entertainment, StudioCanal, Syncopy Inc., Canal+.
- **Cast**: Barry Keoghan.
- **Awards**: Academy Award for Best Film Editing, Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Academy Award for Best Sound, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films.
- **Ratings**: 8.7/10, 92%, 94/100, 7.8/10.
- **IMDb ID**: tt5013056.
- **Aliases**: Dunkirk 70mm, Dunkirk: The IMAX Experience in 70mm Film, Dunkirk: The IMAX 2D Experience.

## FAQs
**What is the genre of Dunkirk?**
*Dunkirk* is classified as both a war film and a drama film.

**Which countries produced Dunkirk?**
The film is a co-production originating from four countries: France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands.

**What awards did Dunkirk win?**
The film won the Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound, and it was featured on the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films list.

**Who acted in Dunkirk?**
The cast includes Barry Keoghan, an Irish actor known for his roles in *The Banshees of Inisherin* and *The Killing of a Sacred Deer*.

**What are the technical specifications of the film?**
*Dunkirk* has a runtime of 106 minutes and was released in various formats, including 70mm and IMAX versions.

## Why It Matters
*Dunkirk* serves as a prominent example of international collaboration in the modern film industry, uniting production entities from four distinct nations—France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. Its commercial success, grossing over $526 million worldwide against a $100 million budget, underscores its broad audience appeal. The film's critical acclaim, particularly its sweep of the Academy Awards for sound and editing categories, highlights its technical excellence and contribution to the war film genre. By utilizing large-format photography (70mm and IMAX), the film also represents a continued effort to preserve immersive cinematic experiences in the digital age.

## Notable For
- **Box Office Performance**: Grossing $526,940,665 globally.
- **Academy Award Wins**: Securing three Oscars for Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound.
- **International Production**: Co-produced by major studios across four countries: Warner Bros. (US), StudioCanal (France), Syncopy (UK/US), and Canal+ (France).
- **Specialized Releases**: Marketed under unique aliases such as "Dunkirk 70mm" and "Dunkirk: The IMAX Experience in 70mm Film."
- **Critical Acclaim**: Achieving high aggregate ratings, including a 94/100 score and 92% approval rating.

## Body

### Production and Companies
*Dunkirk* was produced through a collaboration of several major entertainment companies. Warner Bros. Entertainment, an American company founded in 1923, served as a primary production partner. It was joined by StudioCanal, a French film studio established in 1984, and Syncopy Inc., a British-American film production company founded in 2001. Additionally, Canal+, a French subscription satellite and cable provider founded in 1992, is listed as a production company. This combination of entities reflects the film's status as a multi-national project.

### Geography and Origin
As a specific instance of the "film" class—defined as a sequence of images that create the illusion of movement—*Dunkirk* is geographically tied to four countries of origin: France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands. The narrative content is historically linked to the Dunkirk evacuation, connecting the film to the Calais–Dunkerque Airport in France.

### Cast and Crew
The film features Barry Keoghan in its cast. Keoghan is an Irish actor, born in 1992, who is also recognized for his roles in *The Killing of a Sacred Deer* (2017), *Eternals* (2021), and *The Banshees of Inisherin* (2022). The film was directed by Christopher Nolan.

### Release and Performance
*Dunkirk* was released on multiple dates throughout the summer of 2017, with screenings beginning on July 13, 19, 20, 21, and 27, followed by a September 1 release. The production had a budget of $100,000,000. It achieved significant financial success, with reported box office figures of $526,940,665 and $189,740,665.

### Awards and Recognition
The film received substantial critical recognition. It was included in the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films. At the Academy Awards (Oscars), *Dunkirk* won three distinct categories: Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Sound.

### Technical Details and Ratings
The film has a total runtime of 106 minutes. It is cataloged under the IMDb identifier tt5013056. Critical reception was highly positive, with aggregated ratings of 8.7/10, 92%, 94/100, and 7.8/10. The film was distributed and marketed under several aliases emphasizing its presentation quality, including "Dunkirk 70mm," "Dunkirk: The IMAX Experience in 70mm Film," and "Dunkirk The IMAX 2D Experience."

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