10 Questions You May Have After Seeing Oppenheimer Answered
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The film’s major setpiece sees the Trinity Test successfully executed, but the subsequent bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are notably omitted. The characters discuss the attacks, but beyond Oppenheimer’s imagination, we don’t see the effects of the bombings. Following a screening of the film, Nolan explained that he didn’t want to stray from Oppenheimer’s perspective. As Nolan put it, “We know so much more than he did at the time. He learned about the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the radio, the same as the rest of the world.” The film is largely about Openheimer’s inner conflict as he grapples with his creation. Although Oppenheimer didn’t witness the bombings in Japan, he could certainly envision the ghastly aftermath, leaving him with ambivalent feelings.
Did Kitty Oppenheimer Have a Career?
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Kitty Oppenheimer remained by her husband’s side through thick and thin, but the film glances over her life beyond marriage and motherhood. Around the same time that she met Robert, Kitty received her BA in botany. For about a year while living in Los Alamos, she worked as a lab tech, running blood tests to evaluate the effects of radiation on people. Although she was a trained biologist, Kitty felt limited during her stay at Los Alamos, becoming better known for her cocktail parties. The film only touches upon her alcohol use, which worsened after the war, leading to several accidents and broken bones. Kitty struggled with pills and smoking as well. Five years after Robert died, Kitty passed due to an embolism at age 62.
What Was Einstein’s Role in the Atomic Bomb?
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In a couple of key scenes, Oppenheimer discusses the possible ramifications of nuclear weaponry with Albert Einstein. Being a pacifist with left-winged views, Einstein wasn’t granted security clearance for the Manhattan Project. Despite not being directly involved in its construction, Einstein helped light the fuse that led to the atomic bomb. The energy that the bomb releases is linked to the E=mc2 equation, which Einstein formulated. As such, Einstein was asked to write a letter to President Roosevelt encouraging the study of atomic energy. Einstein was motivated by the fear that Germans might build a bomb. He came to regret the letter, saying, “Had I known that the Germans would not succeed in developing an atomic bomb, I would have done nothing.”
What’s Up with the Black-and-White Cinematography?
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“Oppenheimer” shifts between being presented in color and black-and-white. While not the first time Nolan has done this, the symbolism here has confused some audiences. Nolan wrote “Oppenheimer” from a first-person perspective, which he’s never done before. Although Nolan explores much of Oppenheimer’s life through a subjective lens, he wanted certain scenes to take an objective approach. He distinguished the two by draping the subjective scenes in color. When the film strays from Oppenheimer’s point of view, focusing on another figure like Lewis Strauss, black-and-white cinematography is utilized to emphasize the objective shift. Nolan further distinguished the two by marking the color scenes as “fission” whereas the black-and-white scenes are labeled “fusion.” Both involve nuclear reactions, but fission splits atoms while fusion unites them.
Did Klaus Fuchs Face Consequences for Spying?
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A theoretical physicist, Klaus Fuchs only briefly appears in “Oppenheimer,” flying under the radar until it’s later revealed that he was spying for the Soviet Union. Although Fuchs wasn’t the only spy who infiltrated the Manhattan Project, he perhaps left the most prominent impression. Joining the project in 1943, Fuchs came to be viewed as a valuable asset, being present for the Trinity Test. After his espionage came to light, Fuchs pled guilty and received a 14-year sentence in 1950. Only serving nine years due to good behavior, Fuchs was sent back to the German Democratic Republic where he resumed his research. He’d even become the Institute for Nuclear Research in Rossendorf’s deputy director, holding the position until his retirement in 1979.
Was Jean Tatlock Murdered or Did She Take Her Own Life?
Not long after spending one last night together, Oppenheimer learns that Jean Tatlock has died. Although she apparently took her life, the film suggests that foul play might’ve been afoot. While some have theorized that Tatlock was assassinated by intelligence officers, most historians agree that she died by her own hand. The day after her death, Tatlack’s father discovered her body submerged in the bathtub with an unsigned note. The message didn’t spell out exactly what drove Tatlack to this point, although she had been living with clinical depression for some time. (xref) The “Trinity” Test derived its title from the poetry of John Donne. Since Tatlack introduced Oppenheimer to Donne’s works, some speculate that the test was named “Trinity” in honor of her.
What Became of Lewis Strauss?
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Lewis Strauss’ personal vendetta against Oppenheimer would ultimately be his undoing. As depicted in the film, the Senate denied Strauss’ nomination for Secretary of Commerce, his treatment towards Oppenheimer being a major point of contention. Despite not getting the position, Strauss maintained a professional relationship with Herbert Hoover and President Eisenhower. Yet, the Senate’s rejection essentially killed Strauss’ government career, which he never quite got past. Retiring to his Virginia farm, Strauss remained active in philanthropy, got involved in cattle breeding, and wrote a memoir, “Men and Decisions.” Strauss was also working on an unfinished book about Hoover before succumbing to lymphosarcoma in 1974. History remembers Strauss as a polarizing figure with his legacy inevitably tied to Oppenheimer’s.
What Happened to Oppenheimer & His Children?
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Outside of receiving the Enrico Fermi Award in 1963, the film doesn’t delve into Oppenheimer’s life after having his security clearance revoked. Oppenheimer spent much of his later years on Saint John of the Virgin Islands with his family. He’d continue to give public lectures, remaining an admired figure in the scientific and academic communities. While Oppenheimer never formally apologized for the atomic bomb, he would spend the rest of his life contemplating how nuclear weapons would affect humanity. A longtime chain smoker, Oppenheimer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 1965, leading to his death almost two years later. Oppenheimer’s daughter Toni hung herself at the family beach house in 1977. Oppenheimer’s son Peter inherited his New Mexico ranch where he still resides.
Did the Trinity Test Impact Locals?
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The Manhattan Project might’ve been top secret during World War II, but now you can visit several Los Alamos sites depicted in the film, including where the Trinity Test was conducted. The Trinity Test took place in the Jornada del Muerto desert, which neighbors the counties of Lincoln, Otero, San Miguel, Sierra, Socorro, and Torrance. In the years following the test, numerous people from these New Mexico counties reported health issues, ranging from heart disease to cancer. Due to their proximity to the test site, these locals were dubbed “downwinders.” Many of these people have struggled to pay for medical treatment, ultimately succumbing to their illnesses. Even with the introduction of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act of 1990, the “downwinders” have yet to be compensated. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. What Happened to Edward Teller? The Father of the Hydrogen Bomb Received the Enrico Fermi Award a Year Before Oppenheimer What Happened to General Groves? After His Years of Service Ended, He Became VP of Sperry Rand, a Now-Defunct Equipment & Electronics Brand What Happened with the H-Bomb’s Development? President Truman Pushed to Complete the Second-Generation Nuclear Weapon, Which Was Tested for the First Time in 1952 What Happened to Patrick Blackett, aka the Poisoned Apple Professor? His Cloud Chamber Research Would Lead to a Nobel Prize In Physics Should I See “Oppenheimer” & “Barbie” on the Same Day or Separate Days? Depends on The Screening Times & What Kind of Mood You’re In
Have Atomic Bombs Been Used Since World War II?
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Although Nolan’s crew used real explosives to reenact the Trinity Test, it should go without saying that they didn’t use an actual A-bomb. As a matter of fact, nuclear weapons haven’t been utilized in combat since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. However, just because nuclear weapons haven’t been used doesn’t mean that they aren’t still being developed. The U.S. and Russia reportedly possess 90% of the almost 13,000 nuclear weapons in existence. The remaining 10% is divided between several other countries, including China. Since the atomic bomb’s development, these weapons have become 80 times deadlier. While aboveground and underwater nuclear tests are now outlawed, the threat of nuclear warfare remains very much in the zeitgeist.