Odysseus: Odysseus
2023In 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.
Acted in
Koen ter Braak
as Odysseus
Just van Bommel
as Polyphemus
Catoo Post
as Nyx / Witch
Floor van der Jeugd
as Circe
Melanie Barelds
as Dionysus
Teuntje Post
as Siren
Nina Wilson
as Siren
Annemarije Zoer
as Siren
Raf Stekelenburg
as Charybdis / Date #4
Nikita Berezko
as Calypso
Tijmen Dietvorst
as Agamemnon
Tobias Loeff
as Menelaus
Jeroen van Arkel
as Date #2
Pien Trieling
as Date #1
Julie Boellaard
as Lotus-eater
Christopher van Duijn
as Date #3
Jessie Holtkamp
as Date #5
Emile Rogissart
as Date #6