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Timeless: The star cast in The Odyssey includes Matt Damon and Zendaya. Photo: Supplied
FILM REVIEW

In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, civilisation’s greatest threat comes from within

Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey', transforms an ancient myth into a timely exploration of war, xenophobia, and the internal struggles of its protagonists. Discover…

  • Kibo Ngowi
8 min read
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is built around one of humanity’s oldest stories: war, separation, endurance and the longing to return home.
WESTERN SAHARA

The displaced people left outside Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Filming Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' in Western Sahara, a disputed territory, raises ethical questions about cultural representation and the visibility of the Sahrawi…

  • Mohamed Elbaikam
7 min read
As June 30 draws closer, the detonator is in our collective hands. We do not have to blow up either ferry. We can demand that the state does its job properly through accountable, lawful channels rather than ceding ground to street ultimatums. Photo: Action SA
SOUTH AFRICA

The June 30 ultimatum: Which ferry will South Africa choose?

Inspired by the Joker's sadistic social experiment in The Dark Knight, this article explores South Africa's current moral dilemma as a June 30 ultimatum by vigilante groups…

  • Sphesihle Nxumalo
3 min read