'Odyssey': Christopher Nolan Praises Park Chan-wook as a Master Director He Has Long Admired [News Hunters]

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World-renowned director Christopher Nolan, who visited Korea ahead of the release of his film 'Odyssey', will appear on SBS's 'News Hunters'.

On the 3rd, Director Nolan visited the Mokdong SBS headquarters and conducted an exclusive interview with 'News Hunters'. When fans expressed concern that he wore a jacket despite extreme heat, Director Nolan replied, "I've traveled through China and India, so I've gotten used to the heat," and humorously added, "At least I'm glad I didn't have to wear a tie like the anchor."

Director Nolan shared that he had longed to visit Korea for several years. He mentioned the enthusiastic response from Korean audiences during the release of 'Interstellar', stating, "From that moment on, I wanted to come directly to Korea to meet people and feel the excitement, but I didn't have the opportunity until this film."

He also revealed his meeting with Director Park Chan-wook during this visit. Nolan said, "When Director Park asked about my plans for my next project, I told him I didn't know. He then advised, 'Take your vacation, but don't rest too long before making your next film.' Honestly, hearing that made me feel even more tired," he laughed. He added, "Director Park is a master director I have admired for a long time, and it is always fascinating to see how Korean creators are changing the global cultural landscape."

Regarding his new work 'Odyssey', Director Nolan emphasized that it was a project that encompassed his entire career. He revealed, "While re-reading ancient texts, I was surprised to discover that the themes and story models guiding my entire career—not only 'Interstellar' but also the 'Dark Knight' series and 'Tenet'—were embedded in the original work."

Furthermore, regarding the modern adaptation of ancient mythology, he explained, "The 'Law of Zeus (Xenia)' appearing in the original work is an ancient norm that urges us to warmly respect and treat strangers. I realized this ultimately represents the principle of 'mutual respect' that supports modern civilization, and I wanted to convey the message that ignoring it puts us at risk."

Director Nolan also shared sincere insights into why he finally took on the challenge of shooting entirely in IMAX, a dream since he was 16, as well as his future plans. Notably, after the interview concluded, he left a special greeting by signing the camera lens for SBS viewers.

Behind-the-scenes details and cinematic convictions shared directly by master director Christopher Nolan can be viewed on TV and YouTube via SBS's 'News Hunters' at 7 p.m. on the 4th.

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