Earliest Known Cinematic Portrayals

The earliest known film adaptation of 'The Odyssey' is Georges Méliès's four-minute short 'L'île de Cœalypso: Ulysse et le géant Polyphèm' (1905), followed by the Italian silent film 'L'Odissea' (1911).

Sources

• Every Film Adaptation of The Odyssey - Ranker
• The Odyssey's Long Cinematic Journey - Truthdig
• 'Homer's Odyssey' (1911) directed by Francesco Bertolini, Adolfo Padovan and Giuseppe de Liguoro - LONDON CITY NIGHTS
• Why "The Odyssey" is a Fitting Challenge for Christopher Nolan - New York University

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