With The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan returns to his favorite theme, which he had not addressed since Interstellar

2026 will be the year in which Christopher Nolan returns to movie theaters with one of the most anticipated films of the year: The Odyssey. The new adaptation of Homer’s epic poem is a must-see on the calendar for film lovers: be it because of the story it tells, its spectacular cast or the appeal of seeing Nolan’s new project after being crowned with Oppenheimer.

But The Odyssey It also marks the British filmmaker’s return to one of his favorite narrative devices, one that has not been present in his most recent films, although it was part of his filmography from the beginning.

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We are referring to parent-child relationships complicated by absence. It is not always necessary that it occurs between father and son, since sometimes a father figure fulfilled that role, as in Insomniawhere Al Pacino serves as a father figure for Hilary Swank.

In general, Christopher Nolan’s films, such as The final trick (Prestige)the trilogy of Dark Knight, Origen o Interstellarpresent subplots that deal with absent or dead parents and the way in which they deal with it. Sometimes it is told from the perspective of the father himself, other times from that of the children.

Nolan’s favorite narrative device returns in The Odyssey

Obviously, the history of The Odyssey It becomes a breeding ground for Christopher Nolan to recover this very typical subplot. Neither Dunkirkis Tenet in Oppenheimer They were able to take advantage of it, but Homer’s epic poem focuses, literally, on a story of an absent father.

Specifically, that of Odysseus (Matt Damon), who spent 10 years fighting in Troy and begins the journey back to Ithacawhere they wait for his wife, Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and her son, Telemachus (Tom Holland). Of course the return trip will take another 10 years…

While Odysseus’s adventure continues, Telemachus witnesses the parade of suitors who intend to marry his mother, leaving the king for dead after so long, and depleting the palace’s resources.

The Odyssey It will give Christopher Nolan the opportunity to explore this type of plot from both points of view at the same time. A two for one in every rule to get even for these 12 years without addressing the issue.

Along with Damon, Hathaway and Holland, The Odyssey will feature a stellar cast that includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Lupita Nyong’o, Jon Bernthal, Ben Safdie, John Leguizamo, Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin o Samantha Mortonamong many others.

All we have to do is wait until July 17 to start the journey back home with The Odyssey. Do you want to embark on the new movie? Christopher Nolan?