Overview

Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 7 awards, including the Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Sound (2011)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (2011)
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Box office
Grossed $839M worldwide, about 5.2 times its $160M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Palais Galliera, Alberta, RAF Cardington and 12 other locations
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Setting
Set in Paris, Australia and Los Angeles
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Music
Music by Hans Zimmer
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Wally Pfister
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