Prague’s rare 70 mm IMAX draws thousands of Europeans for Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
Summary
Thousands of people from across Europe are traveling to Prague to watch Christopher Nolan’s film "The Odyssey" on a rare 70 mm IMAX screen, which offers a unique and high-quality viewing experience. Prague is one of the few places in the world with this type of screen, and the film has sold out many showings due to high demand.Key Facts
- Prague has one of only 41 70 mm IMAX screens worldwide and three in the European Union.
- Christopher Nolan filmed "The Odyssey" entirely with IMAX cameras, a rare and costly format.
- Cinema City in the Czech Republic offers 4-5 daily screenings of the film, many sold out.
- By July 27, about 22,000 people from around 15 European countries came to see the movie in Prague.
- Fans travel long distances, some up to three days, to watch the film on this rare format.
- The IMAX format is known for a larger screen and higher-quality images, enhancing movie experiences.
- Nolan calls the 70 mm IMAX the "best possible experience" for watching films.
- The heavy and noisy IMAX cameras required new technology to be practical for filming.
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