TEHRAN – The 2026 epic action fantasy film “The Odyssey,” written and directed by Christopher Nolan, will be shown at the cineplex of the Tehran Book Garden on Wednesday.
The 172-minute movie screening is set for 16:30 and it will be followed by a review session in the presence of the veteran film critic Masoud Farassati, ILNA reported.
An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, the “Odyssey,” it stars an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.
In the film, Odysseus (Damon), the Greek king of Ithaca, undergoes a long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War and encounters mythical beings as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope (Hathaway).
Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.
With an estimated budget of $250 million, it is among the most expensive films of Nolan's career, and the first feature film to be shot entirely on IMAX's 70 mm film cameras.
The film received acclaim for its direction, performances, and set pieces, though some criticized Nolan's deviations from the source material. It has grossed $1.804 billion worldwide, becoming Nolan's highest-grossing film, the second-highest-grossing film of 2026…
