'Mission Impossible' takes ancient Odyssey to stars
Holding the oldest book copy of the text left director Christopher Nolan "very moved", a curator says.
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Notable Quotes
"It felt like a mission, as 'we knew what was in this case but nobody else did'"
— Prof Christopher Pressler , Academic
"Encountering something that old, it's very hard to not have some kind of an emotional reaction."
— Prof Christopher Pressler , Academic
"The stars wanted to see where 'the names of their characters were in the texts.'"
— Dr Jeremy Penner , Academic
"We were able to let Christopher Nolan hold the object, which is entirely protected in its case."
— Prof Christopher Pressler , Academic
Key People
Anne Hathaway is an American actress acclaimed for her performances in various films.
Christopher Nolan is a renowned film director known for his work on many acclaimed films including Oppenheimer.
Dr Jeremy Penner is a researcher involved in the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
Lupita Nyong'o is a Mexican-Kenyan actress and filmmaker, known for her Academy Award-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave.
Matt Damon is an American actor and filmmaker known for his roles in blockbuster films.
Prof Christopher Pressler is a librarian who played a key role in transporting ancient texts.
Robert Pattinson is an English actor known for his role in the 'Twilight' film series.
Tom Holland is a British actor known for his role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Zendaya is an American actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
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Holding the oldest book copy of the text left director Christopher Nolan "very moved", a curator says.
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