Oppenheimer

The movie spans from the early 1920s, showcasing Oppenheimer’s academic beginnings, through the 1940s during the Manhattan Project, and concludes in the early 1960s with reflections on nuclear weapons and their global consequences. This period covers major geopolitical tensions like World War II, the Cold War, and nuclear arms race.

The film is primarily set in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where the Manhattan Project's secret laboratory was established for developing the atomic bomb. It also features scenes in academic environments in Cambridge, Göttingen, and Berkeley, reflecting Oppenheimer’s academic journey. The ranch in Los Alamos served as a testing and assembly site, isolated to maintain secrecy during the project.

🔥 Power

The film explores the destructive power of nuclear weapons and humanity’s ability to destroy itself. Oppenheimer’s journey highlights scientific achievement contrasted with moral and ethical dilemmas, emphasizing how such immense power influences global politics and personal conscience.

⚖️ Ethics

The story delves into moral questions about scientific responsibility and the consequences of technological advances. Oppenheimer’s internal conflict illustrates the dilemma between national security and the potential for global catastrophe.

🔍 Secrecy & Trust

The movie examines themes of loyalty, espionage, and betrayal within the context of top-secret research. The security hearings highlight the tension between trust among scientists and suspicion in the Cold War atmosphere.