The Mysterious Disappearance of Christopher Nolan’s Early Film “Larceny”
Before Christopher Nolan became a household name in Hollywood, he directed a short film called “Larceny” in 1995 with a group of friends from the film society at University College London. The film, which is only eight minutes long, revolves around an apartment burglary and was shot in black and white with 16-millimeter cameras.
After a screening at the Cambridge Film Festival in 1996, “Larceny” disappeared without a trace, leaving fans of Nolan’s work frustrated and intrigued. Despite his success with films like “Inception,” “Interstellar,” and “Tenet,” the elusiveness of “Larceny” has become a tantalizing mystery for cinephiles eager to explore Nolan’s early development as a filmmaker.
Fans like Dan DeLaPorte have scoured the internet in search of “Larceny,” combing through Google search results, Reddit, Vimeo, and underground media sites to no avail. Nolan’s decision to keep the film private while publicizing another early short, “Doodlebug,” has only fueled speculation about the reasons behind the secrecy.
Some wonder if Nolan plans to transform “Larceny” into a full-length feature, while others speculate that he may be embarrassed by his early work or nervous about its content. Despite the lack of concrete information, the allure of uncovering “Larceny” continues to captivate fans.
In a world where everything is accessible at the click of a button, the unavailability of “Larceny” has added a layer of mystique to Nolan’s filmography. As one fan put it, the film’s unattainable nature has turned it into a legendary artifact that keeps the hunt for it alive.
While the fate of “Larceny” remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Christopher Nolan’s early work continues to intrigue and fascinate audiences, leaving them eager for more insights into the mind of the acclaimed director.
