The Odyssey, Part II : The Return of Odysseus (1965)

1965 · Short film · 25 min · dir. John Barnes

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Synopsis

Part of the three-part 'Odyssey' series made by John Barnes. Reveals the character of Odysseus through his activities upon his return to Ithaca, concentrating on his heroic qualities of courage and cleverness. Dr. Gilbert Highet explains that these qualities are shown by presenting Odysseus as a new and strangely different kind of hero.

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Director

John Barnes

Running time

25 minutes

Cast & crew

• John Barnes Director

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