Christopher Nolan invites Korean audience to embark on cinematic adventure with 'The Odyssey'

SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan ventured to South Korea for the first time to promote his upcoming epic film, *The Odyssey*, on Monday. The movie follows the perilous homecoming journey of Odysseus (Matt Damon), the Greek king of Ithaca, after winning the Trojan War, and stars a star-studded cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, and Zendaya.

During a press conference, Nolan expressed his hope that Korean audiences would experience a sense of adventure, entertainment, and emotional engagement with *The Odyssey*. He emphasized the unique appeal of cinema, stating that the film, shot entirely with IMAX film cameras, aims to maximize the theatrical experience for the audience. Nolan emphasized that viewers should feel as though they are on the deck of the ship with Odysseus, climbing mountains with him or going into the Cyclops cave with him.

Nolan, who has a significant fan base in South Korea due to his previous works such as *Inception*, *Interstellar*, and *Dunkirk*, expressed excitement about finally visiting the country with the release of *The Odyssey*. He recalled how *Interstellar* resonated strongly with Korean audiences and hoped that the sci-fi epic *The Odyssey* would evoke a similar response from the South Korean viewers.

The renowned director also shared his personal experience of taking a riverside walk in Seoul, calling it a "marvelous city" and praising the salt bread he tried there. *The Odyssey* is set to release in South Korea on Wednesday.