Ulysses: From Myth to Science
Synopsis
The Odyssey, composed by Homer in the 8th century B.C., is one of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. It recounts the epic journey of Odysseus, a mythical hero, as he seeks to return to his island, Ithaca, after the Trojan War. It is a journey marked by trials and encounters with fantastical creatures. Centuries later, in Greece, archaeologists are asking: How much of Odysseus’s story was based on reality? How did Homer draw inspiration from his surroundings and the beliefs of his time to fuel his imagination?
The exclusive collaboration between Mediatika and Ubisoft allowed the documentary to feature footage from the video game Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, which is set in ancient Greece. The game’s hero, Alexios, is used in the documentary to portray Odysseus.
Credits
Production and distribution (3)
- Leading French distributor : France 5
- Executive Producer : Mediatika
- Film exports/foreign sales : TVF International
Full credits (2)
- Creators : Alexandra Barbot, Sonia Ruspini, Jean-Luc Guidoin
- Compositor : Sébastien Berteau
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Technical details
- Type : TV programme
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Documentary
- Themes : History, Science
- Production country : France
- Production year : 2025
- Runtime : 1 h 30 min
