India, July 16 -- Christopher Nolan is all set to bring one of the greatest stories ever written to the big screen with The Odyssey. Homer's ancient Greek epic had already inspired generations of writers, filmmakers and artists across the world. Now, the Oscar winning director is giving the timeless tale his own cinematic treatment with an impressive ensemble cast.

The film is based on The Odyssey, an epic poem believed to have been written by Homer around the eighth century BC.

What Is The Odyssey About?

The Odyssey follows the events after the Trojan War which began after Paris, the prince of Try, who took Helen, the wife of Spartan king Menelaus, to his city. The kind is left outraged and he, along with his brother Agamemnon, unite ...