Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Sparks Debate and Grosses Over $1 Billion
Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' has grossed over $1 billion and is sparking widespread debate. The movie's success and themes are prompting discussions about Western elite's existential angst and its connection to Homer's epic.
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What Nolan’s Odysseus tells us about Western elite’s existential angst
In every civilisation, certain stories capture the psyche so profoundly that they are retold across centuries. In the West, Homer’s Odyssey is the one. Countless adaptations have emerged over millennia, inspiring literary giants from Dante Alighieri to James Joyce. Christopher Nolan’s cinematic adaptation is merely the latest. While it reflects the British-American filmmaker’s personal vision, it also offers a glimpse into the anxieties and self-reflections of today’s Western elite. Homer’s...
By Chow Chung-yan
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There has been a sharp increase in sales of Homer’s The Odyssey in the UK, with purchases up more than 1,400 percent in the first four weeks of July. Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the epic may be behind the surge, as the film stormed the global box office, taking in 264 million dollars during its opening weekend. Miles Osgood, from Standford University, joins us for more details.
By FRANCE24
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Christopher Nolan's latest movie "The Odyssey" surpassed 3 million admissions in South Korea on its 10th day in theaters, hinting at a strong run during the upcoming holiday period. According to the Korea Box Office Information System, the movie crossed the 3 million mark as of Friday at 7 a.m. It was released in Korea on Aug. 5. On Thursday alone, The Odyssey drew about 234,000 moviegoers, retaining the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office while accounting for 54.8 percent of daily box office
By The Korea Herald
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