Breaking Baz: ‘Oppenheimer’s Christopher Nolan Says That Ludwig Göransson’s Score Is The Film’s “Secret Sauce,” While Cillian Murphy Confirms That He Wants To Work With ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’s Justine Triet

The five-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker explains that music isnt something that we hastily add after weve shot the film.

It is, rather, an integral part of his movie-making process, the secret sauce, he adds.

He says that the scores beating heart is hexatonic, a six-note music scale that creates Oppenheimers own theme.

‘Oppenheimer’ composer Ludwig GöranssonMichael Buckner/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images

Were creating a unique sound, the composer says.

Clearly moved, Nolan tells me that the response to this film has been beyond anything weve expected.

He says the most gratifying thing for him was Cillian Murphys titular portrayal.Oppenheimeris the sixth film theyve collaborated on.

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LikeRocky, he quips, Do I have the stamina?

He adds: I have no choice.

I lead a very quiet life.

I love the work but not the hoopla, neither does Chris, we share that.

And its very humbling when a film is received like this.

Murphy also confirms that he andAnatomy of a FalldirectorJustine Trietare keen to collaborate.

I would love to work with her andAnatomy of a Fallis one of my favorite movies of the year.

I think shes so good, the actor says.