
Hans Zimmer’s Minimalism in Dunkirk: Creating Tension Through Simplicity
Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk is a cinematic masterpiece not just for its storytelling, but for its unsettling, immersive score by Hans Zimmer. Rather than relying on lush melodies or grand orchestration, Zimmer leaned into minimalism—specifically the Shepard Tone, a sonic illusion that gives the impression of a sound rising endlessly. This technique created a sustained sense…