Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," Filmed in the Sahrawi City of Dakhla, Sparks Calls for a Boycott - Algeria Patriotique - Algeria International News Journal

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Waited in theaters on Wednesday 15 July, the 250 million dollars epic of the British-American filmmaker arouses the extreme right-wing recriminations against his inclusive casting and a call for boycott of the independenceists of Western Sahara.

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By Zohra Bouguern – The upcoming release of Christopher Nolan's film, "The Odyssey," is sparking controversy. The director chose to film several scenes in the Sahrawi city of Dakhla, on the recommendation of Moroccan authorities, supported by Zionist proxies. Dakhla is located in the territory of Western Sahara, occupied by Morocco. This choice has provoked numerous reactions in the film industry and the international press.