Christopher Nolan is facing criticism for filming parts of his upcoming “The Odyssey” in the Western Sahara, 70% of which is occupied by Morocco. The director has been filming the highly anticipated historical epic— which stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and more — in the city of Dakhla, which has been deemed […]

Christopher Nolan Urged to Halt ‘The Odyssey’ Filming in Occupied Western Sahara: ‘Contributing to Morocco’s Repression of the Sahrawi People’
Jul 29, 2025 | 9:03 AM