Inception

2010 film directed by Christopher Nolan
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Inception is a movie spanning multiple genres, including heist film, science fiction film, thriller film, science fiction action film, adventure film, and drama film[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Released in 2010, it garnered significant recognition in the film industry, earning the Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound, and Best Visual Effects[9]. The film was also named among the National Board of Review’s Top Ten Films of the year[9].

Inception further received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film, solidifying its impact within the science fiction genre[9]. Its technical achievements in visual and auditory effects contributed to its critical acclaim, distinguishing it across multiple award categories[9].

Inception

Summary

Inception is a film[1]. Inception has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Inception received the Academy Award for Best Cinematography[3].
  • Inception received the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing[4].
  • Inception received the Academy Award for Best Sound[5].
  • Inception received the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[6].
  • Inception received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[7].
  • Inception received the Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film[8].
  • Inception's instance of is recorded as film[9].
  • Inception was directed by Christopher Nolan[10].
  • Christopher Nolan wrote the screenplay for Inception[11].
  • Inception's composer is recorded as Hans Zimmer[12].
  • Inception's genre is heist film[13].
  • Inception's genre is science fiction film[14].
  • Inception's genre is thriller film[15].
  • Inception's genre is science fiction action film[16].
  • Inception's genre is adventure film[17].
  • Inception's genre is drama film[18].
  • Inception's genre is mystery film[19].
  • Inception's genre is action film[20].
  • A cast member of Inception was Leonardo DiCaprio[21].
  • A cast member of Inception was Ken Watanabe[22].
  • A cast member of Inception was Joseph Gordon-Levitt[23].
  • A cast member of Inception was Marion Cotillard[24].
  • A cast member of Inception was Elliot Page[25].
  • A cast member of Inception was Tom Hardy[26].
  • A cast member of Inception was Cillian Murphy[27].

Body

Authorship and Creation

Producers include Emma Thomas[28] and Christopher Nolan[29]. Inception was directed by Christopher Nolan[10]. Christopher Nolan wrote the screenplay for Inception[11]. Cast members include Leonardo DiCaprio[21], Ken Watanabe[22], Joseph Gordon-Levitt[23], Marion Cotillard[24], Elliot Page[25], and Tom Hardy[26].

Publication

Publication dates include July 8, 2010[30], July 29, 2010[31], July 22, 2010[32], July 21, 2010[33], and July 16, 2010[34]. Original languages include English[35], Japanese[36], and French[37]. Genres include heist film[13], science fiction film[14], thriller film[15], science fiction action film[16], adventure film[17], and drama film[18]. Inception is part of National Film Registry[38]. Recorded distribution format include DVD[39] and video on demand[40].

Reception

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[3], an Academy Awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1929[43]; Academy Award for Best Sound Editing[4], an award for best sound editing[44], in United States[45]; Academy Award for Best Sound[5], an Academy Awards[46], in United States[47]; Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[6], an Academy Awards[48], in United States[49]; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[7], a film award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1929[52]; and Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film[8], an award for best film by genre[53], in United States[54], founded in 1973[55]. Reviews include 8.1/10[56], 87%[57], 74/100[58], and 8.8/10[59].

Why It Matters

Inception has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Inception is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

What awards did Inception receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Cinematography[3], Academy Award for Best Sound Editing[4], Academy Award for Best Sound[5], and Academy Award for Best Visual Effects[6].

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