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Athos

Dir. Peter Bardehle·2016·1h 39m

The Athos peninsula in Greece is one of Europe's last secrets. Over 2000 monks live on Athos - cut off from the outside world. Access is denied to women, tourists are not welcome. Only workers and pilgrims can obtain a visa. The "Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain" attracts people who feel like they are missing something from their modern lives. With the help of three Athos monks, "Athos - A Taste of Heaven" tells the story of the island and its inhabitants in a unique filmed diary style. The film's guiding theme is the path we as people have to find and follow - each and everyone for themselves. "First we must heal our own souls, only then we can help others", is one of Father Galaktions core messages. He lives as a hermit on the holy mountain. Not all monks, however, live as secluded and demure as Father Galaktion. The film team is also received by Father Epiphanios - a gifted and poetic cook who certainly does not disdain the pleasures of life.

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Athos

Athos (2016)

Peter Bardehle

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1h 39m
Cross-source blend ~78/100

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Countries

Austria, Germany

Ratings

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7.8/10

13 votes

Rating consensus

78/100 blend

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Warm reception overall — weighted ~78/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.

Cast

Father Akakios

Father Alypios

Father Avakum

Father Epiphanios

Father Philoumenos

Father Galaktion

Father Grigorios

Father Josef

Father Loukianos

Father Philimon

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