Christopher Nolan Honored with Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award

Robert Downey Jr. presents award to 'Oppenheimer' director, highlighting his introverted nature and their shared success in the film industry.

Christopher Nolan received the inaugural Sundance Institute Trailblazer Award at the Sundance Film Festival's Opening Night Gala, presented by Robert Downey Jr.
Downey Jr. humorously highlighted Nolan's introverted nature, joking about the director's newfound recognizability due to the success of their film, 'Oppenheimer'.
Nolan, in his acceptance speech, credited his wife, producer Emma Thomas, for her role in his success and reflected on his early career breakthrough with 'Memento' at Sundance.
Nolan shared an anecdote about a pivotal call with Comcast boss Brian Roberts, who had seen 'Memento' at Sundance years ago, which reassured him about the fate of 'Oppenheimer'.
'Oppenheimer', directed by Nolan and featuring Downey Jr., is the highest-grossing biopic of all time and has won multiple awards this season.