Sahrawi activists are calling for a boycott of Christopher Nolan’s film “The Odyssey,” objecting to the decision to film scenes in Dakhla and elsewhere in territory they describe as occupied Western Sahara under Moroccan control. Multiple outlets report that protesters view the production’s location choice as failing to acknowledge the political status of the region or the Sahrawis they say continue to resist Morocco’s policies in the area. One outlet also links the controversy to public backlash around the film’s promotional events, describing boycott efforts that disrupt or challenge the world premiere. The film is reported to be scheduled for release on Friday 17 (date not fully specified in the provided excerpts). The dispute centers on whether filming in Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara should be considered a form of endorsement or normalization of the occupation, and it reflects broader tensions surrounding Western Sahara’s status and the role of indigenous residents. Across sources, the main points are the boycott call, the filming location in the region, and the claim that the production does not address the occupation or Sahrawi perspectives.