Christopher Nolan’s eagerly awaited epic movie, The Odyssey, was partly filmed in Messenia – a gorgeous corner of Greece that’s perfect for a classical adventure.
These days, not much ruffles the calm of Messenia. Tucked away in the south-west of Greece, it’s a world of turquoise bays, mountain monasteries, snowy peaks and 16 million olive trees.
But in March 2025 it seemed the Trojan War had re-erupted. This time, however, it was only Nolan, with a crew of 350 and about 100 vehicles, making a film of Homer’s classic tale.
The crew settled around the cobalt-blue Navarino Bay, creating monsters and fake fires
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