IMAX reports it has only allocated thirteen of its 1570 Film prints to cinemas worldwide, with IMAX Melbourne issued one of the rare copies "in recognition of Victorians’ deep affinity for Nolan that has seen the theatre take more than $4M across his last four movies".

We're told that Nolan has captured the majority of TENET "on IMAX’s patented 15 perforation 70mm film cameras – the highest resolution cameras in the world – ensuring it is optimised for the IMAX screen".

"Exclusive to IMAX Melbourne, sequences filmed with IMAX cameras expand vertically to fill its 23m x 32m screen, showing up to 40% more of the frame with unparalleled scale, crispness and depth".

Richard Morrison, the General Manager of IMAX Melbourne said: "TENET in IMAX is a truly visceral movie experience. It’s immersive, loud and powerful and it looks absolutely outstanding on the giant screen - it’s the only way to see it."

IMAX reports its screens "currently account for more than 11% of TENET’s global box office takings" and that "the theatre will also be screening TENET in IMAX 4K Laser which offers audiences the best on-screen digital presentation available in the global market".

Nolan himself said: "It’s a really extraordinary format and where people are able to experience the film [in IMAX] they going to get the highest possible sense of immersion into the world of TENET".

Other titles across summer include the 2000 documentary MICHAEL JORDAN TO THE MAX, remastered 1988 dystopian thriller AKIRA in IMAX 4K Laser, 3D documentary SEA LIONS: LIFE BY A WHISKER and more.

Tickets for TENET will go on sale from November 9 and are expected to be snapped up quickly.

When it re-opens on November 19, IMAX Melbourne’s 460-seat theatre will be capped at a maximum capacity of 20 before moving to 100 from November 23, pending public health advice. Pre-booking is strongly recommended. The theatre has implemented a range of public health and safety measures to ensure the safety of its patrons, staff and the wider community.

IMAX 1570 film explained:

• IMAX Melbourne’s TENET IMAX 1570 Film print is one of only 13 in the world
• IMAX Melbourne is the largest screen in the world measuring 23m x 32m
• Assembled, the 153-minute TENET print weighs 202kgs and is 1.7m in diameter
• Laid out flat the 1570 print would cover 15km
• Film moves through the 1570 projector at 1.7m per second

What does 1570 mean?

1570 refers to the dimensions of the film frame, which is 15 perforations (the small holes that run along the edge of each frame and allow the film to be pulled through the projector) in length by 70mm in height.

Standard 70mm film has just five perforations per frame - less than a third the size of a 1570 film frame.

Why does Nolan love IMAX 1570 Film?

IMAX 1570 Film is the highest resolution film format available and it’s often reported that it has a native resolution of up to 16K.

Combined with the natural, warm and earthy tones of native film print and the sheer scale of how it looks when presented on an IMAX screen, this translates into a truly immersive way to experience a movie, which cannot be replicated.

What aspect ratio will the scenes shot with IMAX cameras be presented in?

Sequences filmed with IMAX cameras expand vertically on the IMAX Melbourne screen to a 1.43:1 aspect ratio. This is considerably greater than mainstream cinema presentations, which usually display a 2.39:1 aspect ratio.