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Original title

Following

Year

1998

Running time

69 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Christopher Nolan

Screenwriter

Christopher Nolan

Cast

Music

David Julyan

Cinematography

Christopher Nolan (B&W)

Producer

Next Wave Films, Syncopy Production

Genre

Mystery. Thriller. Drama | Crime. Heist Film. Neo-noir. Psychological Thriller

Synopsis

A 16mm black-and-white British suspense drama, shot on weekends with a $6,000 budget. Wannabe writer Bill, aka "The Young Man" (Jeremy Theobald), is "between jobs," living in impoverished circumstances with no prospects, plots, or outlines. Desperate for ideas, he begins following people in the street to "gather material," more accurately described as a venture into voyeurism. When Cobb (Alex Haw) realizes he's being followed, he confronts Bill. Cobb explains that he goes one step further -- entering people's apartments not only for theft but also to spy on private possessions. The notion of illegal intrusions excites Bill, but graduating to the next plateau beyond break-ins sets him up as a fall guy.

Rankings Position

#109 Best British Movies

Critics' reviews

"An uncommonly polished and assured feature debut, highly clever textually and supremely accomplished technically."

Frank Scheck: The Hollywood Reporter
"It's an ambitious undertaking, this mix of Mamet and Godard, and it is to Nolan's credit that he takes it on so early in his cinematic career"

John Petrakis: Chicago Tribune
"Unnerving and occasionally witty, were it not for its weak third act, Nolan's film might fall just short of genius. As it is, though, it's unique nonetheless"

Marc Savlov: Austin Chronicle
There are moments in Christopher Nolan's thematically ambitious film noir that make you wish he had the time and money and, to a certain degree, talent, to fulfill his lofty goals

Michael Blowen: Boston Globe
"That the movie succeeds as thoroughly as it does -- getting deeper and creepier as it goes along -- is evidence of a far-seeing creative imagination. Nolan is a compelling new talent."

Mick LaSalle: San Francisco Chronicle

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75 Little Gems: Little Known Movies I've Discovered (47)

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