(the Portuguese title for The Prestige ) is a critically acclaimed 2006 psychological thriller and drama directed by Christopher Nolan . Set in Victorian London, the film depicts the escalating and deadly rivalry between two stage magicians, Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, as they compete to create the ultimate teleportation illusion. Plot Overview
The story begins with a tragic accident during a magic performance that leads to the death of Angier's wife, for which he blames Borden. This event sparks a lifelong obsession with revenge and professional supremacy. O Terceiro Passo Drama, MistГ©rio, Thriller 2006...
: Directed by Christopher Nolan and co-written with his brother, Jonathan Nolan, based on the novel by Christopher Priest. (the Portuguese title for The Prestige ) is
as Nikola Tesla: The real-life scientist whose mysterious machinery blurs the line between science and magic. Critical and Technical Recognition This event sparks a lifelong obsession with revenge
as Olivia Wenscombe: A stage assistant caught in the crossfire of the two magicians' rivalry.