Christopher Nolan's «Ulysses»

Echoes Through Time

Modern Greece

Christopher Nolan’s «Ulysses»

“moves” to the Peloponnese

In March, the Peloponnese will host a major Hollywood production as award-winning director Christopher Nolan begins filming The Odyssey.The highly anticipated film features a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, and Anne Hathaway, and will showcase some of the region’s most iconic locations.

Nolan has selected key sites in the prefectures of Messinia and Corinthia for filming, including the historic Methoni Castle. Scenes involving the mythical Cyclops, Polyphemus, will be filmed at the world-renowned Voidokilia Beach, while permits have also been granted for filming at the ancient site of Acrocorinth.Specifically, scenes from Odysseus’ encounter with the one-eyed Cyclops will be shot in several locations, including Voidokilia Beach and Nestor’s Cave.

A 6×6 meter mechanical anthropomorphic puppet will be built inside Nestor’s Cave, likely representing the Cyclops Polyphemus.Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Charlize Theron, Zendaya, Robert Pattison, Elliot Page and Mia Goth complete the main cast of A-listers.

Slated for release in the summer of 2026, Nolan’s “Odyssey” is produced by Universal Pictures, in partnership, for the Greek leg of filming, with NAFA, a subsidiary of Faliro House Productions which was established in 2008 by Christos B. Konstantakopoulos. NAFA S.A. has been involved in several renowned productions, both in Greece and internationally, including The Lobster by Yorgos Lanthimos, The Voyage of Time by Terrence Malick, and Before Midnight by Richard Linklater.

About the Modern Greece Period

Throughout the 200 years or so (1821–present) Greece has undergone an evolution, towards establishing itself as a modern nation state. During this period both within Greece and among the diaspora, Greeks confronted various challenges, including conflicts over territorial boundaries, political unrest and the task of unifying diverse regions. Between the 1800s and the 1900s Greece expanded its borders, including islands such as Cyprus and territories with significant Greek populations. During this era there was a renewed sense of pride driven by initiatives to preserve culture and the establishment of institutions. Greece encountered the challenges posed by two World Wars and a harsh civil war that significantly shaped its political landscape. After World War II the nation set out on a journey towards modernization and economic development leading to its membership in the European Union in 1981. Today Greece is a nation, with a deep-rooted history and vibrant culture. It strives to uphold its traditions while grappling with contemporary challenges, including economic reforms and migration issues.

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