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Nolan's "The Odyssey" Sparks Outrage Over Filming Location

7/30/2025

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Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, "The Odyssey," is stirring controversy as it films in Dakhla, Western Sahara, a region under Moroccan occupation. Critics, including the Sahara International Film Festival, condemn the decision, claiming it exacerbates the plight of the oppressed Sahrawi people. Starring Matt Damon, the film is slated for release on July 17, 2026.

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Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film, "The Odyssey," is stirring controversy as it films in Dakhla, Western Sahara, a region under Moroccan occupation. Critics, including the Sahara International Film Festival, condemn the decision, claiming it exacerbates the plight of the oppressed Sahrawi people. Starring Matt Damon, the film is slated for release on July 17, 2026.