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Christopher Nolan's 'L'Odyssée' faces boycott calls over Sahara filming

other · 2026-07-20

Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'L'Odyssée', partially shot in Dakhla, Western Sahara, in 2025, is facing boycott calls from pro-independence activists. They criticize the film for not mentioning Western Sahara, a disputed territory claimed by Morocco. The film's production in the region has sparked political controversy.

Key facts

  • Christopher Nolan's film 'L'Odyssée' was partially filmed in Dakhla, Western Sahara, in 2025.
  • Pro-independence activists are calling for a boycott of the film.
  • The activists denounce the absence of any mention of Western Sahara in the film.
  • Western Sahara is a disputed territory claimed by Morocco.
  • The film's production in the region has sparked political controversy.

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Locations

  • Dakhla
  • Western Sahara
  • Morocco

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