of all the version of the odyssey ( or of any greek mythological story for that matter ) and this in my opinion be the best of them all . almost true to the original storyline with some minor deviation and omission and e. g. the absence of scylla and charybdis and the fact that eumaeus the swineherd recognize odysseus in disguise in his hut realistic acting and authentic scenery and costume all contribute to make this a truly memorable masterpiece and not some hollywoodish sword and sandal b flick . notwithstanding the fact that the dialogue and subtitle be completely in italian and if one be familiar with the storyline and he can still make head and tail of what be go on and what the actor be say ( provide you have a good handy text of the odyssey at hand ) . at least i do and and so much so that it have inspire me to study the italian language to good appreciate the movie even more .