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Irene Papas starred as Penelope in the 1968 miniseries "L’Odissea," directed by Franco Rossi, which was a significant European television production. The series, filmed in various countries, initially aired in black and white despite being produced in color. Papas, already a prominent actress, portrayed Penelope, who defends her home while waiting for Odysseus. The show featured notable special effects by future legends like Mario Bava and Carlo Rambaldi. It combined acting, historical sets, and poetry, making it a landmark in Italian television history. Nearly six decades later, Anne Hathaway took on the same role in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."