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'The Return' Director & Star Charlie Plummer on Making Homer's Odyssey an Anti-War Film

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Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in 'The Return', a modern take on Homer's 'Odyssey' that explores the film's powerful anti-war themes.
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  • Director Uberto Pasolini wanted to use the classic epic tale to make a statement against the futility of war, capturing the emotional toll on families and soldiers.
  • Breakthrough actor Charlie Plummer, who plays the couple's son, praised the film's ambitious scope and emotional depth, calling it a must-see for fans of thought-provoking cinema.
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Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer, Uberto Pasolini, Bleecker Street, The Return
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