Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” was partly filmed on Favignana, a Sicilian island used as Ithaca, and the location is now being promoted to visitors after the film’s trailer and release. Officials expect the production to draw substantial international tourism, particularly from the United States, illustrating the potential economic impact of high-profile screen productions on smaller destinations.

Favignana provided locations including the 15th-century Castello di Santa Caterina, surrounding beaches and coves, and the nearby islet of Preveto. Initial estimates suggest film-inspired visitors could generate about $287 million over three years and more than $500 million longer term; this would exceed the reported €138 million tourism boost associated with “The White Lotus” in Taormina.