#2. The Odyssey
A 10 Year Journey Home
90 Second Summary
Talk + Music + Dialogue
The Odyssey is the sequel to The Ilaid. Both are written by Homer, although there is debate as to whether or not he had some help. While The Iliad is a 10 year war that the Greeks wage against the Trojans, which they ultimately win, The Odyssey is about a ten year journey home that Odysseus endures to get back to his family. Odysseus cannot rely on his strength alone to get through his trials and tribulations. He must use cunning and wit.
Talk
A 30 minute introduction to the Odyssey by Oliver Trace
The Odyssey is the sequel to The Ilaid. Both are written by Homer, although there is debate as to whether or not he had some help. While The Iliad is a 10 year war that the Greeks wage against the Trojans, which they ultimately win, The Odyssey is about a ten year journey home that Odysseus endures to get back to his family. Odysseus cannot rely on his strength alone to get through his trials and tribulations. He must use cunning and wit.
Music
30 minute performance on the violin by Tom Hobden
with animated visuals by Oliver Trace
Tom Hobden is a musician who plays the violin and piano. He rose to fame as a member of the band Noah and the Whale. After the band split in 2015, he toured with Mumford & Sons before joining Gang of Youths. He is also part of a personal duo called Pêtr Aleksänder, where he combines classical music with modern synths and beats. The animated visuals are created by Oliver Trace, who experiments with digital techniques, building a sense of place through a blend of colour, movement and texture.
Dialogues
Discussing some of the key themes in the Odyssey with animated visuals by Angelica Lena
Voices: Bertie Pleass, Rosa Vane, Elena Di Bisceglie, Jamie Behbahani, Isabella May Cantù, and Oliver Trace.