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Athena

Athena

Action · Adventure · Thriller · 2022

Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos.

Movie details

Athena

2022 Action · Adventure · Thriller 1h 37m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Romain Gavras

Written by

Elias Belkeddar · Romain Gavras · Ladj Ly

Dali Benssalah

Dali Benssalah

Abdel

Anthony Bajon

Anthony Bajon

Jérôme

Alexis Manenti

Alexis Manenti

Sébastien

Ouassini Embarek

Ouassini Embarek

Moktar

Sami Slimane

Sami Slimane

Karim

Radostina Rogliano

Radostina Rogliano

Cast

Karim Lasmi

Karim Lasmi

Cast

Court is in session

Put Athena on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.