The countdown has begun for Christopher Nolan’s latest cinematic blockbuster, “Oppenheimer.” Starring Irish actor Cillian Murphy, the film unveils a fascinating connection between the Bhagavad Gita and the “father of the atomic bomb.”
Murphy, who portrays the character of J Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, in the biographical thriller, revealed that he delved into the Bhagavad Gita during his preparation for the role. In an interview, he expressed how the sacred Hindu text had resonated with the and served as a source of solace.
Oppenheimer, profoundly inspired by philosophical works, famously quoted the Bhagavad Gita with the words , “We knew the world would not be the same…few people laughed…few cried…most people were silent…I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture the Bhagavad Gita…Vishnu is trying to persuade the prince that he should do his duty and to impress him, takes on his multi-armed form and says, now ‘I have become Death, the destroyer of worlds,”
Director Christopher Nolan, known for his remarkable cinematic achievements, brings “Oppenheimer” to the screen without relying on CGI. The film captures the intensity of Oppenheimer’s story with high-resolution cameras and the film reel weighing 600 lbs and a stretch of 11 miles.
As the release of “Oppenheimer” coincides with other highly anticipated films like “Barbie” and “Mission Impossible 7,” audiences eagerly await to witness the portrayal of this pivotal historical figure. With its unique blend of science, philosophy, and human drama, “Oppenheimer” is fueling anticipation and excitement among movie enthusiasts worldwide.
Through “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan invites audiences to reflect on the complex legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer and his profound impact on the world, highlighting the powerful intersections between science, spirituality, and the human experience.
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Oppenheimer, the latest work of British-American filmmaker Christopher Nolan, featuring Irish actor Cillian Murphy has a Bhagavad Gita connection.
In the biographical thriller, Murphy plays the role of theoretical physicist and scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is credited as the “father of the atomic bomb.” Oppenheimer is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and opens in theatres on July 21.
As part of promotional interviews of the film, Murphy also said that he read the scripture to prepare himself for the role. “I did read the Bhagavad Gita during preparation, and I thought it was an absolutely beautiful text, very inspiring. I think it was a consolation to him, he kind of needed it…,” he said during an interview with film critic and YouTuber Sucharita Tyagi.
Oppenheimer is remembered to have been deeply inspired by philosophical texts, including the Bhagavad Gita. In the aftermath of the test, Oppenheimer is famously known to have invoked a quote from the Hindu religious scripture – “Now I become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” Oppenheimer served as director of the Los Alamos Laboratory in the United States during World War II, which worked on the ‘Manhattan Project’ aimed at harnessing nuclear energy in 1942. After multiple experiments, in 1945, the project led to the test of the world’s first atomic bomb, code-named ‘Trinity,’ at the Trinity site in the New Mexico desert, marking the beginning of the atomic age.
Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated movie Oppenheimer is making its way to the theatres and the world will get to know the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer on 21 July 2023. The war drama movie is clashing with two big releases of the month which are Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible 7. People are intrigued to know which movie will be the champion of this month’s box office collection, but for some people, Oppenheimer is already the winner. People are counting the days until the release and for some users, Murphy’s movie might make history.
Fun fact- “Oppenheimer” has no CGI (Computer-generated imagery) used in the film, as per the claims made by the director Christopher Nolan. Moreover, the movie has been shot in IMAX which offers a world-class viewing experience with the involvement of high-resolution cameras and film formats.
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