Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey (2010)

Virginia Woolf said that Homer's epic poem the Odyssey was 'alive to every tremor and gleam of existence'. Following the magical and strange adventures of warrior king Odysseus, inventor of the idea of the Trojan horse, the poem can claim to be the greatest story ever told. Now British poet Simon Armitage goes on his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his own personal heroes. Yet Simon ponders the question of whether he even likes the guy.

Director: John Holdsworth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: John Holdsworth
Editing: Saul Budd
Production: BBC Four, BBC
Country: United Kingdom, Greece
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

greek mythology, ancient greece, epic poem

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey about?
Virginia Woolf said that Homer's epic poem the Odyssey was 'alive to every tremor and gleam of existence'. Following the magical and strange adventures of warrior king Odysseus, inventor of the idea of the Trojan horse, the poem can claim to be the greatest story ever told. Now British poet Simon Armitage goes on his own Greek adventure, following in the footsteps of one of his own personal heroes. Yet Simon ponders the question of whether he even likes the guy.
Who directed Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey was directed by John Holdsworth.
Who stars in Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey stars Simon Armitage.
How long is Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey is a Documentary film.
Where was Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey produced?
Gods and Monsters: Homer's Odyssey was produced in United Kingdom, Greece.