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 were the teacher's initial concerns about the overlap between their movie and Dunkirk?

How does the teacher describe the relationship between their film and Dunkirk?

In what way does the teacher suggest that audiences can benefit from both films?

What does the teacher mean by saying their film is not principally about Dunkirk?

What is the main focus of the teacher's film, as opposed to Dunkirk?