A deep-dive interview between filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Chinese doctoral student podcaster Zhongshu about his new film, The Odyssey, has gone viral worldwide, amassing over 20 million views. Building on his Oscar-winning success with Oppenheimer, Nolan has turned his attention to Homer’s Odyssey, a cornerstone of Western literature. Nolan attended the film’s China premiere in Beijing on July 30. During the 17-minute interview, the two engaged in a rich discussion on themes of civilisational decline, heroism, and contemporary film criticism. In a compelling 17-minute interview, Nolan and the podcaster delved into profound themes of civilisational decline, heroism, and the nuances of contemporary film criticism.