Tarantella
Synopsis
"Tarantella" was an early Super 8 short film directed by Christopher Nolan with his childhood friend Roko Belic. It was made in 1989 while Nolan was studying at University College London. The film aired on "Image Union," a PBS programme in Chicago. It is about the suffering of a young man while he has nightmare about spiders and demons.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic
- Original Title
- Tarantella
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- WTTW/Chicago, UCL Film Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic
Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic
Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic
Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic
Roko Belic, Christopher Nolan
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nolan
Director of Photography
Christopher Nolan
Editor
Christopher Nolan
Writer
Roko Belic
Writer
Roko Belic
Editor
Christopher Nolan
Director
Roko Belic
Producer
Roko Belic
Director
Christopher Nolan
Producer
Roko Belic
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Tarantella about?
"Tarantella" was an early Super 8 short film directed by Christopher Nolan with his childhood friend Roko Belic. It was made in 1989 while Nolan was studying at University College London. The film aired on "Image Union," a PBS programme in Chicago. It is about the suffering of a young man while he has nightmare about spiders and demons.
Who directed Tarantella?
Tarantella was directed by Christopher Nolan, Roko Belic.
Who stars in Tarantella?
The principal cast of Tarantella includes Roko Belic, Christopher Nolan.
When was Tarantella released and how long is it?
Tarantella was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarantella?
Tarantella holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).