The premier hailed Nolan whose credits also include theDarkKnighttrilogy,InceptionandDunkirk as undoubtedly one of our preeminent filmmakers.
The room liked that one, even though the lines a golden oldie.
The room welcomed that zinger with a peal of wicked laughter.
From left: Cillian Murphy, Michael Caine and Christopher Nolan honored at the BFIBaz Bamigboye/Deadline
He was also excited, he said, to meet with Bond franchise producerBarbara Broccoli.
Barbara, I hear you might be casting for a special vacancy.
Wise politicians always keep their options open.
Barbara Broccoli (top), Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton at theBFIChairman’s dinner (Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Ive left my CV under your chair with a VHS of my showreels.
Sunaks certainly never that funny when hes in the House of Commons.
Quite a few of the guests wondered if they could sign up Sunaks gag writer.
Broccoli was politely non-committal about his chances of becoming the nextJames Bond.
And, no, she said, theres nothing I can tell you about the next Bond film.
Nothing is happening yet.
I must go and say goodnight to the Prime Minister, she uttered.
However, Villeneuve wouldnt rule it out.
In fact he rhapsodized about it.
Bond is a figure linked with my childhood.
A charismatic figure I have adored through the years.
Night belongs to Nolan
But the night belonged to Nolan, a man full of grace.
Loves his cuppa tea too.
BFI boss Ben Roberts praised Nolans list of movies and for passionately advocating for film preservation.
Then, outgoing chair Tim Richards lauded Nolan as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 21st century.
Nolans frequent collaborator Cillian Murphy, star ofOppenheimer, subsequently presented his friend with theBFI Fellowshipaward.
Nolan also took time to salute Michael Caine with whom he has worked on eight pictures.
