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Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" diverges significantly from Homer's epic, altering key plot points and character dynamics. The film emphasizes Ulises' guilt over the Trojan War, while reducing the roles of divine intervention and key characters like Circe and Calypso. Notably, the iconic encounter with Polyphemus is simplified, and the film omits crucial elements such as the Feacians' role and the test of the bed. The ending also shifts dramatically, with Ulises choosing to leave Ithaca again with Penelope, contrasting with Homer's resolution of reclaiming his home and family. This adaptation presents a different narrative focus, highlighting the aftermath of war and the search for new beginnings.