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The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer. It follows Odysseus, a king and warrior, as he tries to return home after the Trojan War, facing storms, monsters, gods and other dangers.

Christopher Nolan is a British-American filmmaker known for large-scale films including Oppenheimer, Dunkirk and The Dark Knight. His version adapts this well-known myth for cinema, with a cast of major actors and a story that combines adventure, war and family.

Awards attention matters because major film prizes can shape a film’s reputation, boost ticket sales and influence which films reach wider audiences. Films often enter awards discussions months before nominations are announced by organisations such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.