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Αν ήθελα να δώσω έναν τίτλο στην #Οδύσσεια του Νόλαν θα ήταν "Η Άλωση της Ιθάκης"... Φανταστείτε έναν αρχαίο, εύφορο και ιερό κήπο. Για χιλιάδες χρόνια, οι άνθρωποι τον φρόντιζαν, έπιναν από το καθαρό νερό των πηγών του και έτρεφαν το πνεύμα τους με τους καρπούς του. Αυτός ο κήπος είναι η Οδύσσεια του Ομήρου. Ένας τόπος γεμάτος μέτρο, βαθιά φιλοσοφία, νόστο και την αυθεντική ψυχή του ελληνικού πολιτισμού. Ξαφνικά, στα σύνορα του κήπου εμφανίζεται ένας ξένος, πανίσχυρος κατακτητής. Έρχεται από μια μακρινή, λαμπερή αλλά πνευματικά στείρα αυτοκρατορία: το Χόλιγουντ. Αρχηγός του είναι ένας ικανός αλλά αλαζόνας στρατηγός, ο Κρίστοφερ Νόλαν. Ο ξένος αυτός πολιτισμός δεν ενδιαφέρεται να καταλάβει τη σοφία του κήπου. Θέλει απλώς να τον καταστήσει αποικία του και να τον φέρει στα δικά του, σύγχρονα μέτρα.Ο στρατηγός μπαίνει μέσα και αρχίζει το "έργο" του, παραμορφώνοντας τις πιο εμβληματικές μορφές του τόπου για να εξυπηρετήσει τη δική του ατζέντα. Παίρνει τη θεά Αθηνά, το σύμβολο της θεϊκής σοφίας, της στρατηγικής και του μέτρου, και τη μετατρέπει σε αερικό πίσω από μια ποπ φιγούρα της δυτικής κουλτούρας. Παίρνει την Ωραία Ελένη, την απόλυτη, μυθική προσωποποίηση της ομορφιάς που κίνησε χίλια καράβια, και την αποκόπτει εντελώς από τις ιστορικές και πολιτισμικές της ρίζες. Και σαν να μην έφτανε αυτό, εισάγει στον μύθο τον ρόλο του Σίμωνα, αυτού του μικροσκοπικού νανοπλάσματος που μοιάζει εντελώς ξένο με το ομηρικό σύμπαν, τοποθετημένο εκεί μόνο για να προκαλέσει εντύπωση και να γεμίσει τα πλάνα... Αυτός ο ξένος πολιτισμός αφαιρεί την ψυχή και την ταυτότητα του μύθου, κρατώντας μόνο τα ονόματα ως ένα γυαλιστερό περιτύλιγμα για να εντυπωσιάσει τις μάζες. Η ταινία του Νόλαν παρουσιάζεται σήμερα στο κοινό σαν ένα μεγαλοπρεπές "δώρο", μια εντυπωσιακή, τεχνολογικά άρτια υπερπαραγωγή σε οθόνες IMAX που υπόσχεται να τιμήσει το αρχαίο έπος. Όμως, όπως ακριβώς οι Τρώες άνοιξαν τις πύλες τους για να δεχτούν το ξύλινο άλογο, έτσι και οι θεατές υποδέχονται την ταινία με ενθουσιασμό. Στην πραγματικότητα, η "Οδύσσεια" του Νόλαν είναι ένας σύγχρονος Δούρειος Ίππος: μια κατασκευή που κρύβει μέσα της την ολική παραμόρφωση και την άλωση του ελληνικού πολιτισμού. Όταν τα φώτα της δημοσιότητας σβήσουν, το μόνο που απομένει είναι η λεηλασία της αυθεντικής ομηρικής ταυτότητας, αντικατεστημένης από τη δυτική, εμπορική κουλτούρα... -------------------------- If I had to give a title to Christopher Nolan’s #Odyssey, it would be "The Sacking of Ithaca"... Imagine an ancient, fertile, and sacred garden. For thousands of years, people tended to it, drank from its pure springs, and nourished their minds with its fruits. This garden is Homer’s Odyssey, a place defined by balance, deep philosophy, the bittersweet ache of nostos (the longing for home), and the authentic soul of Greek culture. Suddenly, a powerful foreign conqueror appears at the gates of this garden. He arrives from a distant, glittering, yet spiritually hollow empire: Hollywood. At the helm is a highly skilled yet arrogant general, Christopher Nolan. This foreign civilization has no interest in understanding the wisdom of the garden. They simply want to colonize it and reshape it according to their own modern standards. The general marches in and begins his "work," distorting the land's most iconic figures to serve his own agenda. He takes Athena, the very symbol of divine wisdom, strategy, and restraint, and turns her into an ethereal being behind a pop-culture figure of Western media. He takes Helen of Troy, the ultimate, mythical personification of a beauty that launched a thousand ships, and completely detaches her from her historical and cultural roots. And as if that were not enough, he forces the character of Simon into the myth, that tiny nano-creature who feels completely alien to the Homeric universe, placed there merely to shock the audience and fill the frame. This foreign civilization strips away the soul and identity of the myth, keeping nothing but the names as a glossy wrapping paper to impress the masses. Today, Nolan’s film presents itself to the audience as a grand "gift", a visually spectacular, technologically flawless blockbuster in IMAX theaters that promises to honor the ancient epic. Yet, just as the Trojans threw open their gates to welcome the wooden horse, audiences today welcome this film with excitement. In reality, Nolan’s Odyssey is a modern-day Trojan Horse: a construct that hides within it the total distortion and conquest of Greek culture. Once the spotlight fades, all that remains is the pillage of the authentic Homeric identity, replaced by a commercialized Western culture! #Οδύσσεια #Νόλαν #ΕλληνικόςΠολιτισμός

Israel is conducting a systematic campaign of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in the West Bank — Harsh accusations from PM Ehud Olmert against government and defense establishment: "After years of restraint, I have no choice but to make them" https://t.co/Fz2q4vvOb4 #Israel #WestBank #EthnicCleansing #IL

I'm deeply concerned by the escalation of fighting in & around El Obeid, a major population centre in Sudan, including drone attacks impacting civilians & civilian infrastructure. I call for restraint from all sides and urge them to take all necessary measures to respect and #Sudan #ElObeid #CivilianSafety #SD

BBC Jun 17

Israeli forces have conducted new air strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah, despite US President Donald Trump's criticism urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to exercise more restraint, as tensions escalate amid ongoing discussions of a US-Iran deal involving Lebanon. #Israel #Hezbollah #USIranDeal

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Tunite Music Jun 12

Matteo Ramon Arevalos is a virtuoso Italian pianist, contemporary composer, and multidisciplinary sound artist whose work bridges the gap between traditional classical refinement and radical avant-garde experimentation. Known for his profound mastery of the piano, both in its standard form and as a meticulously “prepared” instrument, Arevalos constructs evocative sonic landscapes that blend historical reverence with cinematic depth, minimalist restraint, and structural innovation. https://tunitemusic.com/artists/matteo-ramon-arevalos/

Matteo Ramon Arevalos - Tunitemusic
BBC Jun 9

The recent escalation between Israel and Iran, marked by reciprocal missile strikes despite President Trump's calls for restraint, underscores the tenuous grip he has on the situation and potentially bolsters Tehran's position in negotiations by highlighting divisions between the U.S. and Israel. #Iran #Israel #MiddleEastConflict

Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
Keir Starmer Jun 3

I urge restraint and not to use Novak's murder as a reason to spread hatred against ethnic minorities living in the country.

Anglijā protestā saistībā ar studenta nāvi pērn decembrī izceļas sadursmes ar policiju
www.lsm.lv

I told Netanyahu to show restraint and avoid major military operations within Beirut, which should reduce the risk of further escalation.

Netanyahu naredio napade na Bejrut, Trump ga navodno nazvao 'ludim'
www.vecernji.hr

I communicate optimism, then restraint.

Iran: Regime vollstreckt weiteres Todesurteil nach Massenprotesten zu Jahresbeginn
www.spiegel.de

When it comes to bashing Jews, all restraints come off and absolutely anything becomes acceptable: anyone is given an uncritical platform to spew whatever they want and to make the gravest accusations gratuitously. I keep repeating it: the 1930s are coming back! 👇🏻 #Antisemitism #HistoryRepeats #HateSpeech #Thetweetdoesnotexplicitlymentionanyspecificcountries.Hence #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

A senior Iranian MP revealed that political leaders in Tehran are currently preventing the military from attacking US naval assets in the Persian Gulf, although he warned that such restraint could end if tensions escalate, indicating potential for military retaliation like sinking a US warship. #Iran #USRelations #MilitaryTensions

Tehran politicians are holding back military from striking US fleet, Iranian MP tells Euronews

Marcin Kaczmarski: I would say that a summary of Chinese policy towards Russia is one of self-restraint.

Marcin Kaczmarski: I would say that a summary of Chinese policy towards Russia is one of self-restraint.

In a recent summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping raised the concept of the Thucydides Trap with Donald Trump, highlighting the potential for conflict over Taiwan while cautioning that the rising power of China does not necessarily lead to war with the established power of the United States if both sides exercise restraint. #ThucydidesTrap #ChinaUSRelations #TaiwanConflict

What is the 'Thucydides Trap' that Xi invoked in his meeting with Trump?
BBC May 17

Iran has issued strong warnings about the potential for renewed conflict in the Middle East, with military officials indicating that past restraint in responses to attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf may no longer apply, as tensions rise with the U.S. and Israel preparing for possible military actions against Iran. #MiddleEast #IranConflict #MilitaryTensions #IR #US #IL #PK #CN #JP

மத்திய கிழக்கில் மீண்டும் ஒரு பெரிய போர் வெடிக்கப்போகிறதா?
BBC May 17

Recent warnings from Iran highlight the potential for renewed conflict in the Middle East, with Iranian officials indicating that previous restraints on military responses may cease, as tensions escalate involving American and Israeli preparations for possible strikes against Iran. #MiddleEast #Iran #Conflict #IR #US #IL #PK #CN #JP

மத்திய கிழக்கில் மீண்டும் ஒரு பெரிய போர் வெடிக்கப்போகிறதா?
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Reuters May 17

A drone strike at the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE caused a fire but resulted in no injuries or radiological safety issues, amidst escalating tensions in the region following a stalled U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and ongoing attacks on Gulf states, prompting calls for restraint and further investigation into the incident. #UAE #DroneStrike #NuclearSafety #AE #US #IL #IR #LB #CN

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
BBC May 17

Iranian officials have warned the United States and Gulf countries about the potential for renewed conflict in the Middle East, citing recent targeted attacks on American positions in the region and suggesting that current restraint in their military responses may not last. #MiddleEast #Iran #WarThreats #US #IR #QA

அமெரிக்கா, இஸ்ரேல் இரண்டும் இரானை மீண்டும் தாக்க தயாராகின்றனவா? புதிய தகவல்கள் - BBC News தமிழ்
BBC May 17

Iranian officials have warned the United States and Gulf countries about the potential for renewed conflict in the Middle East, highlighting that recent attacks on American military sites in the region were carefully measured, but this restraint may not last. #MiddleEast #Iran #Conflict #US #IR #QA

அமெரிக்கா, இஸ்ரேல் இரண்டும் இரானை மீண்டும் தாக்க தயாராகின்றனவா? புதிய தகவல்கள் - BBC News தமிழ்
BBC May 17

Iranian officials have warned the United States and Gulf countries about the potential resumption of conflict, citing recent retaliatory attacks on U.S. positions in the region as a sign that their restraint may not last indefinitely. #Iran #MiddleEast #WarWarning #IR #US #QA

क्या अमेरिका और इसराइल फिर से कर रहे हैं ईरान पर हमले की तैयारी? - BBC News हिंदी