SubscribeFilmPlus: Which Odyssey character is played by a veteran of the Dark Knight trilogy?Christopher Nolan on the set of his film The Odyssey. Photograph: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures Donald ClarkeFri Jul 17 2026 - 04:53Donald ClarkeDonald Clarke is Film Correspondent at The Irish TimesOpens in new windowOpens in new windowMovie QuizChristopher NolanIN THIS SECTIONThe Movie Quiz: How many actors have won Oscars for roles in Christopher Nolan films?Sam Neill’s cause of death confirmed as pneumonia, agent saysCactus Pears review: Grief and familial convention frame quiet queer romanceThe Odyssey review: Set aside any doubts. This star-studded film is Christopher Nolan at his bestOne star for Animal Farm: Not all films are equal, but few are less equal than thisMOST READTipperary woman (24) dies after hit-and-run in Belfast as man arrested‘Michael Collins would be pleased’: SF praises Harris for Ireland unification presentationDisabled Ukrainian woman and husband challenge ‘unfair’ law leading to loss of benefitsSolid Open start for Shane Lowry, who arrived at the first tee wearing Argentina coloursLittle House on the Prairie makes for uneasy reading as an adultLATEST STORIESProving age and complying with roadside garda checks among potential uses of State smartphone appIreland need something special to cause a shock at New Zealand’s impenetrable fortressTipperary woman (24) dies after hit-and-run in Belfast as man arrestedDriver dies in single-vehicle road traffic incident in Co TipperaryDerek McGrath appointed Wexford hurling managerBook ClubSign up to the Irish Times books newsletter for features, podcasts and more