Nolan Explains the Silence of "Auburn Homestead" Nuclear Blast: Restoring Audio-Visual Discrepancy

According to a Hollywood Observer report, following the Chinese premiere of "Auburn Homestead," director Nolan engaged in an insightful conversation segment. He delved into the portrayal of the quantum world and a striking segment of the film: during the Trinity experiment, amidst the awe-inspiring nuclear blast visuals, there existed an eerie silence.

Nolan stated that various intricate techniques were employed to capture the awe-inspiring and perilous nature of the quantum realm, aligning it with the film's overall style. However, achieving such effects was no small feat.

As for the discrepancy between the sound and light of the nuclear blast experiment in the movie, Nolan explained:

"Throughout the production process, we meticulously considered real-world physics, distances, and propagation effects, which resulted in the auditory and visual misalignment. We deliberated whether to restore this asynchrony. In reality, we harnessed this asynchrony, basing it on the real world, to create the sensation. If my memory serves me right, the time lag was approximately 25 seconds. This segment, depicting history's first-ever nuclear blast, left everyone awestruck. In that brief 25-second silence, beauty and danger intertwined, allowing the audience to meticulously appreciate every detail of the explosion—a truly mind-blowing and captivating spectacle. Yet, when the sound eventually reaches the viewers' ears, it pulls us back to reality, reminding us of the immense peril of the catastrophe."