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In ‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ Nolan Knows Civilization Is at Stake
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The term "apocalypse" originates from the Greek word "apokalypsis," meaning "revelation," signifying the end of a world and the beginning of something new rather than the total destruction of humanity.
- Christopher Nolan’s films, such as "Interstellar" and "Tenet," portray apocalyptic scenarios where humanity faces extinction, but his deeper focus is on the revelatory aspect of apocalypse as a transformative event.
- Nolan’s adaptations, including "The Odyssey" and "Oppenheimer," explore themes of human connection across time and civilizations, presenting apocalypses that lead to irrevocable change and the dawn of new eras.
- In Nolan’s "The Odyssey," the protagonist Odysseus embodies a proto-modern hero who values honor, hospitality, and practical wisdom over brute strength and superstition, reflecting a nuanced moral character.
