'They stepped up,' - Kodak and Fotokem's groundbreaking achievement in Nolan's Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan's latest masterpiece, 'Oppenheimer', is ready to hit the grand 70mm IMAX screen at Cinema City Flora in Prague. With presale tickets already up for grabs, cinephiles across Europe are rushing to secure their golden ticket to what is promised to be a visual spectacle.

70mm IMAX - A Rare Treat

As reported by The Prague Reporter, this Prague IMAX cinema stands to be the only one in continental Europe, and one among a select 25 worldwide, that will screen the film in full-frame 70mm IMAX - the director's preferred and intended format. "The results were thrilling and extraordinary," Nolan quotes about the unique film screening format. Given this exclusivity, the cinema is expected to draw film enthusiasts from all over Europe.

Innovation in Film

In a move that would make any film purist proud, Nolan and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema teamed up with Kodak and Fotokem to create an entirely new type of black-and-white IMAX film. Before this, the IMAX format did not cater to black-and-white movies, forcing such movies to be digitally altered to fit the format. "For the first time ever, we were able to shoot IMAX film in black-and-white. And the results were thrilling and extraordinary," Nolan exclaims. 

'So we challenged the people at Kodak and Fotokem to make this work for us. And they stepped up," he further adds, stressing on their instrumental role in the project. The director also expresses his affection for this new invention, affirming that he and Hoytema were "immediately in love" with the format.

'Oppenheimer' - A Stellar Ensemble

The film itself boasts of an impressive ensemble with Cillian Murphy stepping into the shoes of the titular character J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American scientist known for his significant contribution to the development of the atomic bomb. The cast also includes Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Gary Oldman, and Kenneth Branagh in pivotal roles.

Starting from a midnight showing on July 19, Prague’s IMAX cinema plans to hold four screenings of 'Oppenheimer' per day till at least July 26, thereby replacing 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One'. 

With presale tickets now available on the Cinema City website, audiences are just a click away from experiencing this game-changing film. Don't miss your chance to indulge in this unique visual feast - a first-of-its-kind black-and-white IMAX film that promises an unforgettable cinematic journey.

* Nolan's 'Oppenheimer offers an exclusive 70mm IMAX experience at Prague's Cinema City Flora.

* The black-and-white IMAX film format is a first, thanks to Nolan's collaboration with Hoyte van Hoytema, Kodak, and Fotokem.

* Cillian Murphy stars as J. Robert Oppenheimer, supported by an impressive ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and others.

This is not just a film; it's a testament to the power of innovative filmmaking and a treat for all cinema lovers. As Nolan himself stated, it is a format that audiences will be "immediately in love with". Make sure you grab your tickets for this unparalleled cinematic experience.

(Several parts of the text in this article, including the title, were generated with the help of an AI tool.)