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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sparks a Homeric debate in Greece
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sparks a Homeric debate in Greece

Le Monde (English) · Jul 3, 2026, 12:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The casting of a Black actress as Helen of Troy has ignited fierce controversy in Greece. Some lament what they see as Hollywood's appropriation of Greek mythology, while others emphasize the universal nature of these ancient stories.

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