Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Opens in Theaters
The film adapts Homer's ancient poem, following Odysseus' ten-year return journey after Troy, with a cast that includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Zendaya.
Christopher Nolan's new film, based on Homer's ancient Greek poem, began its theatrical run this week. The nearly three-hour adaptation follows the hero Odysseus, portrayed by Matt Damon, as he attempts to return home to his wife Penelope, played by Anne Hathaway, and their son Telemachus, played by Tom Holland, after the fall of Troy. The cast also features Robert Pattinson as the suitor Antinous and Zendaya as the goddess Athena.
The story opens in the final weeks of Odysseus' journey, without introductory exposition. While the narrative includes mythic elements such as the Trojan horse and divine intervention, historians note that the underlying conflict between Greek forces and the Anatolian city of Troy likely reflects a blend of real skirmishes and trade disputes that were later mythologized.
The production employed large-format IMAX cameras, contributing to its visual scale.