Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to Screen 70mm at Westwood Village
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- American Cinematheque will program a three‑week 70mm run of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” at the Village Theatre, starting July 17, with three daily showtimes.
- Universal Pictures is partnering with the American Cinematheque and the Village Directors Circle to present “The Odyssey” in 70mm at the historic venue.
- Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas are members of the Village Directors Circle, which helped purchase the theater in 2024 and now supports its restoration.
- Grant Moninger, Artistic Director of the American Cinematheque, said the theater will be equipped with restored dual 70mm projectors for a world‑class presentation.
- Village Theatre will close this fall for a year‑long renovation and restoration, reopening in 2027 under American Cinematheque management to host festivals like Beyond Fest and Ultra Cinematheque 70.
- James Cameron and Billie Eilish’s world premiere of “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” kicked off the special events series preceding the Nolan screening.
Why it matters: The event gives LA moviegoers a rare 70mm experience while generating essential funds for the Village Theatre’s year‑long renovation, ensuring the venue can continue hosting high‑profile premieres, festivals and conversations that benefit filmmakers, audiences and the local cultural scene in Los Angeles.
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