4.7
62 reviews

Athens, Return to the Acropolis

Theodoros Angelopoulos198343mShort Film

Written by Cinobo

A captivating documentary by Theo Angelopoulos, created on the occasion of Athens being named European Capital of Culture in 1985. It is a deeply personal gaze at the city where he was born and raised, and at the same time a meditation on its timeless historical significance, in both past and present.

Synopsis

Athens in constant dialogue with its own history. A poetic wandering inspired by paintings, poems, and philosophical texts. The camera moves through the city, focusing on the relationship between its inhabitants and their history and monuments, while the Acropolis stands as a steady point of reference within a continuously changing urban landscape.

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Director
Cast
Also known as
Athina, Epistrofi stin Akropoli
Language
Greek
Country
Greece, Italy
Subtitles
English
Age rating
15+

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4.7
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