Interview: Nolan talks horror elements, mythology of 'The Odyssey'
Director Christopher Nolan discusses the technical challenges of filming his upcoming adaptation of 'The Odyssey' using new IMAX camera technology. He also reflects on his long-standing professional relationship with the late IMAX mentor David Keighley.
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Nolan's commitment to large-format film continues to influence cinematic standards and the evolution of IMAX technology in Hollywood productions.
SALT LAKE CITY — Prominent British-American film director, producer and screenwriter Christopher Nolan sat down with KSL ahead of the upcoming release of his new film adaptation of Homer's legendary epic, "The Odyssey."Nolan has said he expected the film to be difficult to make because it is the first feature shot entirely on IMAX film. Nolan discussed his relationship with IMAX's first chief quality officer, the late David Keighley, who mentored him in using the IMAX cameras."The Odyssey" is the first film shot using the new IMAX Keighley camera, named for the man."I was very moved when the head of IMAX, Rich Gelfond, told me that he was naming the camera that we'd been using for months after David. David was my Imax mentor for 20 years — just an incredible craftsman.
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