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In a statement released Tuesday, Mitsotakis\u2019 office said the prime minister expressed satisfaction during the conference call that large parts of the production were shot on Greek soil. He also congratulated Nolan on his interpretation of Homer\u2019s nearly 3,000-year-old epic.<\/p>\n
\u201c[Mitsotakis] thanked [Nolan] for the film\u2019s contribution to strengthening international interest in ancient Greek civilisation, adding that such productions bridge Greece\u2019s rich cultural heritage with contemporary creative art,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n
The Odyssey<\/em> opened to more than $260 million globally and has now earned an estimated $639.6 million worldwide, including $128.3 million from international markets. In its second weekend the film took $87 million \u2014 Christopher Nolan\u2019s strongest second-weekend performance to date.<\/p>\n Greek viewers, traditionally sensitive to how the country\u2019s cultural heritage is portrayed abroad, have generally responded positively to Nolan\u2019s version of the Homeric story. The strong domestic reception has been noted by the government as further evidence of the film\u2019s cultural impact.<\/p>\n While specific locations have not been fully detailed in the official statement, the fact that substantial portions of The Odyssey<\/em> were filmed in Greece has been highlighted by both the prime minister\u2019s office and industry observers as a major boost for the country\u2019s film production sector and tourism appeal.<\/p>\n