30/14
After 20 years, Odysseus finally returns to Ithaca, only to find his wife held captive by rival suitors for the throne, and his son facing death. To reclaim his family and all he has lost, Odysseus must rediscover his strength. Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche have appeared together in a film for the third time. They previously worked together in Wuthering Heights (1992) and The English Patient (1996). Penelope: How can men find their way to war but never get home? Odysseus: For some, war is home. The viewer is transported into the multifaceted pain and suffering of Penelope and Odysseus as they return home to Ithaca during the time of Odysseus, this study systematically explores the challenges many soldiers face upon returning from active duty, including PTSD and other mental health issues, reintegration into family and society, and the recollection of the pain they endured and endured, as well as the irreversible internal change that results. The return is driven by a great cast of actors, allowing the viewer to experience this rollercoaster ride as the two main characters travel to significant heights, the latter thanks to the unique and special perseverance of Penelope and Odysseus during this difficult time in their lives. and without the support of each other. In fact, both are quite distant for much of the build-up, which only makes the catharsis even more intense in the most intense, thriller-like later part of the otherwise slower-burning film. Fiennes brings a unique style of portraying suffering to this work – a great extension of his wonderful skills in The Spider and The End of the Affair with the pain and anguish. Binoche is the perfect choice for Penelope, as the viewer can be tricked into feeling and hoping that the two will meet again, just as they were close throughout The English Patient, and Pasolini takes advantage of this to heighten the tension in this work for those who have vivid memories of The English Patient. This is a great and very relevant work that must be experienced!