Why is Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey so controversial?

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, an epic poem composed nearly 2,800 years ago, has drawn a flood of criticism — starting even before audiences had seen a single frame.

The controversy has centred largely on casting, but it also reflects broader debates about historical authenticity, identity and who gets to retell one of humanity’s oldest stories.

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