Nolan’s “Odyssey” Sparks Debate in Greece

Christopher Nolan’s epic, “The Odyssey,” has ignited a fierce debate among Greek politicians.

Portions of the film were shot in Homer’s homeland, with the Greek government providing €6.5 million in production subsidies. However, the final result has polarized local officials; many have criticized the casting of Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy, labeling it an instance of Hollywood pandering to modern political agendas.

Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni, however, has stood by Nolan:

It is not the role of the state to dictate how an artist interprets a work or a myth. Are we genuinely suggesting that the state should censor Christopher Nolan?

Adonis Georgiadis, the country’s Minister of Health, offered a much harsher assessment:

Nolan has gone too far; one has to wonder if his creative choices were motivated solely by a desire to secure an Oscar.

In its opening weekend, “The Odyssey” grossed $264.1 million globally, marking the most successful debut of Nolan’s career to date. Russian theaters are scheduled to begin “shadow screenings” of the film starting July 30.

Source: Film.ru