Indians will not be able to see the original ‘The Odyssey’ even after buying tickets worth thousands, know what is the reason for this?

The Odyssey: Audiences all over the world eagerly wait for the films of famous Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan. After the success of ‘Oppenheimer’, now his film ‘The Odyssey’ is in discussion these days. The film is going to be released worldwide on July 17, especially the fans are excited to see it on IMAX screens. But meanwhile news is coming that Indian people will not be able to see the real Odissi in theatres.

‘The Odyssey’ shot in IMAX 70mm

Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ has been shot in the world’s best camera IMAX and film format. Not only this, this is the world’s first film to be shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film cameras. 21 lakh feet of film was used during the shooting of the film. At the same time, Christopher Nolan has also used the new IMAX Keighley film camera.

Movie tickets are being sold for thousands

Let us tell you, when the initial ticket sales for the IMAX show of ‘The Odyssey’ started, fans bought them in record numbers. In many cities, tickets were sold out within minutes. People also shared screenshots of tickets on social media, in which the price of many seats was said to be worth thousands of rupees. At the same time, in India too, tickets for this film are available ranging from Rs 1000 to Rs 2, 3 and 4 thousand. Let us tell you, the experience of watching Christopher Nolan’s films in IMAX format is considered different. This is the reason why fans all over the world are buying expensive tickets.

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The original ‘The Odissi’ will be shown in 41 theaters

On one hand, people are buying tickets for this film for thousands of rupees, but despite this, the real ‘The Odyssey’ will not be seen in India. Actually, there are only 41 theaters in the world in the IMAX format in which the film has been shot. Of which 34 theaters are in America and Canada, while only 7 theaters are in the rest of the world. There are 3 theaters, one each in the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium and the Czech Republic.

The original ‘The Odyssey’ will not be shown in India

The 1570 format in which The Odyssey is shot will not be seen in any IMAX theater in India. Indian audiences will not be able to get the full experience of 70mm IMAX. To show a film on a digital screen in India, the top and bottom of the photo will be cut off so that it can fit on the screen. This is why you will not be able to see the full extent of the sea voyage of Odysseus and his companions, the grand scenes of the Trojan War and the battles with monsters and mysterious powers.

What is the story of ‘The Odyssey’?

Talking about the story of ‘The Odyssey’, it is based on the world famous epic work ‘The Odyssey’ of the ancient Greek poet Homer. This story begins after the end of the Troy War, when King Odysseus of Ithaca wants to return to his home after winning the war. It is shown in the film that he has to face difficulties during this journey. It takes them about ten years to reach home. During this time, they have to face many challenges like fierce ocean storms, mysterious islands, demons, the sorceress Circe, the one-eyed monster Cyclops and sea monsters.

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