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EPISODE · Aug 26, 2026 · 42 MIN

EP 318 - Filming 'The Odyssey' Book - Author James Mottram

from Kingdom of Dreams Podcast · host Jawad Mir

Tell us what you though of the episode🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with author and film journalist James Mottram to discuss his book Filming The Odyssey and the making of Christopher Nolan’s epic film.James takes us behind the production, sharing stories from the cast and crew, his favorite sequences, Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking approach, and the extraordinary practical effects used to bring the story to life. We also explore the ambitious use of IMAX 70mm and what it means for the scale and experience of the film.It’s a fascinating conversation about The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan, practical filmmaking, IMAX, and the stories behind one of the most ambitious productions in modern cinema.James Mottram is a British film journalist, critic and author who has written extensively about cinema for more than two decades. His work has appeared in publications including Total Film, The Independent, The Times, The Sunday Times and Sight and Sound.He is the author of numerous books exploring major films and filmmakers, with a particular focus on the creative process and behind-the-scenes production. His books include works on Christopher Nolan, Tenet, Oppenheimer and The Odyssey, offering access to filmmakers, craftspeople, production imagery and the making of large-scale contemporary cinema.#theyodyssey #mattdamon #christophernolan #tomholland #annehathaway http://twitter.com/dreamingkingdomhttp://instagram.com/kingdomofdreamspodcasthttp://facebook.com/kingdomofdreamspodcast Watch the feature films that I have directedCitizen of Moria - https://rb.gy/azpsuIn Search of My Sister -  https://rb.gy/1ke21Official Website - www.jawadmir.com

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Tell us what you though of the episode 🎙️ On this episode of the Kingdom of Dreams Podcast, I sit down with author and film journalist James Mottram to discuss his book Filming The Odyssey and the making of Christopher Nolan’s epic film. James takes us behind the production, sharing stories from the cast and crew, his favorite sequences, Christopher Nolan’s filmmaking approach, and the extraordinary practical effects used to bring the story to life. We also explore the ambitious use of IMAX 7...

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