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United States: Tourists flock to Los Alamos, New Mexico, thanks to the success of the film “Oppenheimer”
United States: Tourists flock to Los Alamos, New Mexico, thanks to the success of the film “Oppenheimer”
(FRANCEINFO)
In Los Alamos, New Mexico, in the southern United States, more and more visitors are coming to discover the secrets of the making of the hit film “Oppenheimer”, by Christopher Nolan. They also want to understand how the atomic bomb was born.
On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb test took place at Los Alamos, New Mexico, in the southern United States. An hour’s drive from the actual site, Christopher Nolan shot the film Oppenheimer. For this, houses from the period were reconstructed identically in order to be as close as possible to reality. Since its release, the film has been collecting awards around the world.
The decorations were kept
It was such a success that the sets were kept. A museum has even opened, already welcoming many tourists. Everyone can leave with memories. Visitors are curious to discover the secrets of how the film was made and also to learn how the atomic bomb was born. The replica of Robert Oppenheimer’s house is one of the most popular places. It was in this universe that the physicist developed the atomic bomb test and who made Los Alamos known in New Mexico.
