Director: |
Andreas Martin, Peter Bardehle |
Cast: |
Father Akakios, Father Alypios, Father Avakum, Father Epiphanios, Father Filoumenos, Father Galaktions, Father Grigorios, Father Josef, Father Loukianos, Father Philimon |
Netflix Rating: |
7.5/5
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Rotten Tomatoes Score:
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NA |
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Available Since: |
2022-04-23
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Trailer: |
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Synopsis |
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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