The Odyssey
Synopsis
Hackney-born Kapadia combines epic aerial images and the voices of Londoners to chart the city's turbulent yet inspiring journey from 2005 to the 2012 Olympics.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Hanifa Bibi
Self - Contributor (voice)
Joel Budd
Self - Contributor (voice)
Tony Burns
Self - Contributor (voice)
Steve Cram
Self - Contributor (voice)
Robert Elms
Self - Contributor (voice)
Darren Estabrook
Self - Contributor (voice)
Sutara Gayle
Self - Contributor (voice) (as Lorna Gale)
Bruno Gonta
Self - Contributor (voice)
Keith Gray
Self - Contributor (voice)
Paul Kitcatt
Self - Contributor (voice)
Matteo Merla
Self - Contributor (voice)
Martin Newman
Self - Contributor (voice)
Gurinder Saini
Self - Contributor (voice)
Alex Sutton
Self - Contributor (voice)
Jamie Tierney
Self - Contributor (voice)
Sarah Whitelaw
Self - Contributor (voice)
Richard Williams
Self - Contributor (voice)
Konnie Huq
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asif Kapadia
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Robinson, Asif Kapadia
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto, Dudu Aram
- Original Title
- The Odyssey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- BBC Film, Film4 Productions, The Bureau
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asif Kapadia
Simon Robinson, Asif Kapadia
Antonio Pinto, Dudu Aram
Adam Dale
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Bertrand Faivre, Asif Kapadia, Hannah Ireland
Department Leadership Roster
Asif Kapadia
Director
Adam Dale
Director of Photography
Bertrand Faivre
Producer
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Editor
Asif Kapadia
Producer
Simon Robinson
Writer
Hannah Ireland
Producer
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Asif Kapadia
Writer
Dudu Aram
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Odyssey.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odyssey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Odyssey about?
Hackney-born Kapadia combines epic aerial images and the voices of Londoners to chart the city's turbulent yet inspiring journey from 2005 to the 2012 Olympics.
Who directed The Odyssey?
The Odyssey was directed by Asif Kapadia.
Who stars in The Odyssey?
The principal cast of The Odyssey includes Hanifa Bibi, Joel Budd, Tony Burns, Steve Cram, Robert Elms.
When was The Odyssey released and how long is it?
The Odyssey was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Odyssey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Odyssey was composed by Antonio Pinto, Dudu Aram.