Often known for his original concepts or groundbreaking adaptations, 2017 saw Christopher Nolan make his first entry into historical dramas with Dunkirk. At the time, many wondered how the filmmaker would make this well known story of the rescue of hundreds of thousands of soldiers his own. And he didn’t disappoint. Nolan once again used the plot device of time, but not in the way that many came to expect. Telling the story from land, air, and sea, Nolan wove together the harrowing tale with respect to all involved in this nearly impossible mission.