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Christopher Nolan Criticized for Filming 'The Odyssey' in Western Saharan City of Dakhla
Christopher Nolan has been busy filming his 2026 epic "The Odyssey" in various parts of the world. But according to the Western Sahara International Film Festival (FiSahara), he would not be shooting in Dakhla if he knew how Moroccan forces allegedly treat the indigenous Sahrawi population.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Gets Backlash Over Controversial Decision
Christopher Nolan has been asked to stop filming scenes from The Odyssey in the city of Dakhla, located in the Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara. Why has Christopher Nolan received backlash for filming The Odyssey in a controversial location?
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Accused Of Fueling “Brutal Repression” By Filming In Occupied Western Sahara
Christopher Nolan has been criticized for shooting elements of Universal’s all-star epic 'The Odyssey' in Morocco-occupied Western Sahara.
Christopher Nolan faces backlash for filming ‘The Odyssey’ in occupied Western Sahara
Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey faces backlash for filming in disputed territory, sparking debate on cultural responsibility and human rights.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Faces Backlash: What’s the Real Reason Behind the Controversy?
Award-winning director Christopher Nolan is under increasing criticism for choosing to film sections of his new epic, The Odyssey, in Dakhla, a Western Saharan city occupied by Morocco but declared “non-self-governing” by the United Nations.
'Odyssey': Why Nolan filming in occupied African city is problematic
Christopher Nolan is under fire from FiSahara, the Western Sahara international film festival organisers, for shooting The Odyssey in an occupied Saharan city.
Christopher Nolan ‘enabling colonialism by filming in Western Sahara’
Christopher Nolan has been accused of enabling colonialism by filming in Western Sahara. The 54-year-old British-American director is shooting parts of The Odyssey in Dakhla, in the disputed territory.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Wades Into African Territorial Dispute
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie is sparking controversy in North Africa, with the decision to shoot some scenes in a long-disputed territory incurring the ire of a rebel group fighting for independence.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Courts Controversy For Shooting In Disputed African Territory
The Odyssey,” an upcoming historical epic directed by Christopher Nolan, is facing some backlash for shooting in the city of Dakhla in Western Sahara, which is occupied by the Moroccan government.
Polisario Front criticizes Christopher Nolan's filming of The Odyssey in Dakhla
The Polisario Front has strongly criticized British-American director Christopher Nolan for filming scenes of his upcoming movie The Odyssey in the city of Dakhla, calling for an immediate halt to production.
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The Moroccan Sahara will bloom: Christopher Nolan’s filming in Dakhla puts the seal of approval to the region’s development and future

Christopher Nolan’s latest production ‘The Odyssey’ is facing some criticism because a part of it was shot in the Moroccan Sahara city of Dakhla. The protests are coming from so-called Sahrawi ...
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Dakhla Atlantic Port: How a small, windy city could become a gateway ...

Dakhla, a small city in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, which is mostly controlled by Morocco, is located on a long spit of sand between the Atlantic Ocean and a saltwater lagoon.
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‘Live it to understand’: Taking on the Dakhla desert challenge

Cecile and Alexia came to Dakhla from the south of France, having heard about this event from friends a few years ago. “We really wanted to do this and that’s why we’re here,” said Cecile.
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Outcry in Dakhla after fire at regional hospital leaves questions unanswered

Patients evacuated from Hassan II Regional Hospital in Dakhla due to a fire earlier this week were returned to the facility on Wednesday evening, following stabilization of the situation and the ...
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Dakhla Atlantic Port: How a small, windy city could become a ... - CNN

Dakhla, a small city in the disputed territory of Western Sahara, which is mostly controlled by Morocco, is located on a long spit of sand between the Atlantic Ocean and a saltwater lagoon.
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King Mohammed VI marks Morocco's Throne Day with appeal for dialogue to Algeria

An archway in the entrance of Dakhla carries an image of Morocco's King Mohammed VI, in Western Sahara, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 ...
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Oscar-winning British director branded COLONIALIST by furious campaigners for filming latest movie

Director Christopher Nolan has been accused of "enabling colonialism" by filming in a contested part of Africa. The British-American visionary is currently shooting his upcoming blockbuster "The ...