Joe Wright, Gary Oldman Discuss 'Dunkirk' "Companion Piece," 'Darkest Hour' | TIFF 2017

The transcript discusses a film that serves as a companion piece to Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk. Initially, there were concerns about potential overlap, but it was found that the two films complement each other without redundancy. The film in question focuses on Britain's decision regarding a peace deal with Hitler, with Dunkirk being a minor element. The discussion highlights the unique perspectives offered by each film and concludes with reflections on the production process.

What was the speaker's initial reaction to the news of Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk being made?

• Eager to see Dunkirk's success

• Indifferent to the news

• Excited about the collaboration

• Worried about potential overlap

How did the speaker feel after watching Dunkirk?

• Relieved by the lack of overlap

• Confused about the storyline

• Unimpressed by the film

• Disappointed by the similarities

In what way do the two films complement each other?

• They have the same director

• They focus on the same characters

• They offer different perspectives

• They share the same plot

What is the primary focus of the speaker's film?

• The Dunkirk evacuation

• The life of Winston Churchill

• Britain's decision on peace with Hitler

• The Battle of Britain

How is Dunkirk portrayed in the speaker's film?

• As a minor element

• As the main storyline

• As a historical inaccuracy

• As a fictional event