The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

A brisk, admiring look at the craft and logistics of blockbuster filmmaking, more informative than immersive.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Robert Pattinson

Tagline

"Uncovering the journey behind the myth."

Overview

Go behind the scenes of Christopher Nolan's mythic action epic, The Odyssey. This special documentary explores the monumental undertaking of adapting Homer’s foundational saga for the big screen, charting a grueling 91-day principal photography schedule across six countries. From the revolutionary use of brand-new IMAX film technology to the massive coordination of over 5,300 custom-designed costumes, discover how a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway brought the dangerous, timeless world of ancient Greek gods and monsters to life.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and light. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Art, work, ambition

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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