The Odyssey

The Odyssey

2012 · 26 min · ★ 7.0 · Documentary

Hackney-born Kapadia combines epic aerial images and the voices of Londoners to chart the city's turbulent yet inspiring journey from 2005 to the 2012 Olympics.

Directed by Asif Kapadia · Written by Asif Kapadia

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