The Return 2024

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Studio	Ithaka Films Rai Cinema Picomedia Bleecker Street
Blu-ray distributor	Decal Releasing
Release date	Dec 06, 2024  Sep 07, 2024
Country	US
Language	English
Runtime	116 min
Rated	R
Technical details	1.85:1

After 20 years away Odysseus decides to come back. The King has finally returned home but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

After 20 years away Odysseus decides to come back. The King has finally returned home but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war. (less)

Director: Uberto Pasolini
Writers: Uberto Pasolini, Edward Bond, John Collee, Homer
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Marwan Kenzari, Tom Rhys Harries, Ángela Molina
Producer: Vivien Aslanian

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Review by Brian Orndorf, December 6, 2024

“The Return” is a retelling of Homer’s “Odyssey,” only the “epic poem” has been whittled down to a more manageable size by the production, which isn’t out to fully explore the fantastical elements of the story. Instead, writers John Collee, Edward Bond, and Uberto Pasolini (who also directs) search for a character-based understanding of Odysseus and his special battle against the memories of war and the ache of reunion. It’s a prime opportunity to do something deep with personality, getting into the dark corners of the players as they figure out an extended game of power, but Pasolini isn’t to ...read more...