The Odyssey but make it gay, glitter, and Caroline Polachek-coded.
In this graduation film and modern interpretation of the famous epic, Odysseus relates how he, after winning the Trojan War, resolutely returns to his home in Ithaca. A story about psychedelic lotus flowers, introverted one-eyed giants, sexy Sirens and queer witches. About sea, wind, and carnivorous drag queens. And about letting go.Based on a Spotify playlist full of pop music by contemporary celebrated artists, including Frank Ocean, Caroline Polachek, Charli XCX, Rosalía, Nicolás Jaar and James Blake.
Direction
Koen ter Braak's maximalist vision on a graduation budget.
Score
Frank Ocean and Rosalía as Greek chorus—absolutely unhinged.
Costume
Carnivorous drag queen looks that devour.
Director
Koen ter Braak
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This joins a wave of Gen Z queer myth retellings alongside 'The Song of Achilles' and 'Lore Olympus,' but with the audacity to soundtrack it like a Spotify Wrapped.
Koen ter Braak cast himself as Odysseus, wrote the adaptation, and directed—classic film school megalomania that somehow works.
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