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First-time visitor Nolan: 'I really wanted to come... the Han River and salt bread are excellent'
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First-time visitor Nolan: 'I really wanted to come... the Han River and salt bread are excellent'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Director Christopher Nolan expressed his long-held desire to visit South Korea, finally making his first trip.
  • Nolan, accompanied by actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, and producer Emma Thomas, shared his enjoyment of Seoul's Han River and local "salt bread."
  • Despite previous attempts, the director's visit was delayed by the pandemic, but he always wanted to come after his films resonated with Korean audiences.

Director Christopher Nolan finally fulfilled a long-held dream by visiting South Korea for the first time, expressing his eagerness to come for years.

I've wanted to come for such a long time.

— Christopher NolanDirector Christopher Nolan expressing his long-held desire to visit South Korea during a press conference.

"I've wanted to come for such a long time," Nolan stated at a press conference in Seoul. He was joined by actors Matt Damon and Charlize Theron, and producer Emma Thomas, all of whom nodded in agreement, highlighting Korea's consistent top ranking on their travel wish lists.

Since arriving on June 1, the group has explored various parts of Seoul. Nolan shared his impressions, noting, "I walked along the Han River, and it was so beautiful. But it was very hot. Oh, and I tried the salt bread, and it was really excellent."

I walked along the Han River, and it was so beautiful. But it was very hot. Oh, and I tried the salt bread, and it was really excellent.

— Christopher NolanDirector Christopher Nolan sharing his impressions of Seoul after exploring the city.

Nolan's inaugural visit comes after his films, including 'The Dark Knight' (2008), 'Interstellar' (2014), and 'Oppenheimer' (2023), have garnered significant appreciation from Korean audiences. He previously attempted to visit during the release of 'Tenet' but was prevented by the pandemic. "It was really fascinating that people in a country I'd never visited liked the movies I made," Nolan said, emphasizing his strong desire to visit with his films.

It was really fascinating that people in a country I'd never visited liked the movies I made.

— Christopher NolanDirector Christopher Nolan reflecting on the positive reception of his films in South Korea.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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