Homer, reinterpretat în Ucraina: militari activi joacă într-o „Odisee” despre război, captivitate și întoarcerea acasă

The play "Odysseus, Maeotis" reinterprets Homer's themes of death, captivity, and longing for home through the lens of the ongoing war in Ukraine. Set in Kyiv, it features a cast of professional actors and active military personnel, including Daniil Mireshkin as Odysseus. The production replaces mythological monsters with modern warfare elements, reflecting the struggles of soldiers returning to civilian life and the recovery of Ukrainian identity. The narrative parallels Odysseus's journey home with Penelope's wait, symbolizing the experiences of families affected by war. The play draws on interviews with former prisoners of war, highlighting the contemporary significance of the ancient tale.