Why fans are flocking to see Christopher Nolan’s film in 70mm
Cinemagoers are flocking to IMAX theaters to experience Christopher Nolan's latest film in the rare 70mm analog format. Despite the high cost, the technical precision and unique visual experience have driven sold-out screenings globally.
Why it matters
It highlights the enduring appeal of high-fidelity analog cinema experiences in an increasingly digital-first entertainment landscape.
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Share A A A Over the next few weeks, Dan Drobik will be cooped up in a little cinema booth bringing The Odyssey to life.
He didn’t star in the film or help make it. But without Drobik, and other projectionists like him, people wouldn’t be able to see the mythological epic exactly as Christopher Nolan intended: in IMAX 70mm.
This, the IMAX technical manager explains, is an analog film format. It relies on a projector and physical film prints rather than standard digital prints to tell a story. It’s also the largest film format you can project on – you won’t see a sandalled Matt Damon any bigger.
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