Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey – Review with Professor Paul Cartledge

About this episode

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey brings Homer's immortal epic to the big screen in one of the most ambitious films of the decade. In this special Ouzo Talk review and discussion, we're joined by renowned Cambridge classicist and historian Professor Paul Cartledge to explore how faithfully Nolan adapts the ancient masterpiece, the history and mythology behind Odysseus' legendary journey, and where the film takes creative licence. We also discuss the performances of Matt Damon as Odysseus, along...