Latest Cinema Releases: What To See This Week in Athens

This week brings a diverse array of cinema releases, including a biopic of Amy Winehouse, two foreign-language films, a clever TV satire horror film, an animated adaptation of an Oscar Wilde short story, and a supernatural sequel

Back to Black

After her premature and tragic death in 2011 at the age of 27, British pop singer Amy Winehouse remained a fixture in the spotlight, thanks to her uniquely crystalline voice. Her beloved songs, including “Rehab,” “Valerie,” and “Back to Black,” – the title of this film- continued to resonate with audiences worldwide. Sam Taylor-Johnson’s film, following the prior documentary “Amy”, delves into the Grammy-winning singer’s journey from adolescence to adulthood, culminating in the creation of her album groundbreaking album, Back to Black.

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Cast: Marisa Abela, Jack O’Connell, Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville
Language:
English
IMDB rating: 6.4/10
Production countries: United Kingdom, United States
Where to watch: Cinobo Opera, Mikrokosmos cinema, Athinaion cinema, Aigli 3D digital cinema, Cinemax (Kifissia, Aello, Nana), Village cinemas (The Mall, Pangrati, Metro Mall, Rentis), Tria Asteria 3D digital cinema, Elize cinema, Cinerama digital cinema, Sporting digital cinema, Anoixi Art cinema, Lampros Konstantaras Movie Theatre, Foivos digital cinema, WestCity cinemas, Maria Elena Onar digital cinema, Options cinemas (Ilion, Glyfada), Varkiza cinema, Artemis Municipal cinema

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Totem

Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home assisting her aunts with preparing a birthday party for her father, Tonatiuh. However, as daylight wanes, an unfamiliar atmosphere envelops fracturing familiar ties. As Sol’s world undergoes transformation, she embraces the concept of letting go as a means of existence.

Director: Lila Avilés
Cast: Naíma Sentíes, Monserrat Marañon, Marisol Gasé, Saori Gurza
Language:
Spanish (the film is screened with Greek subtitles)
IMDB rating: 7.1/10
Production countries: Mexico, Denmark, France
Where to watch: Cinobo Opera, Mikrokosmos cinema, Cinemax (Nirvana, Kifissia, Nana), Avana cinema, Diana cinema, Alexandra Patission cinema, Sporting digital cinema, Varkiza cinema, Municipal Cinema Cineac

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Les Amandiers

Set against the backdrop of the late 80’s, Stella, Victor, Adèle and Etienne, all 20 years old, undertake the entrance exam for the renowned acting school Théâtre des Amandiers founded by Patrice Chéreau and Pierre Romans. In Valeria Bruni Tedeschi’s semi-autobiographical comedy-drama, this young troupe of drama students experience a turning point in their lives as they navigate the complexities of art and love.

Director: Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Cast: Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Louis Garrel, Micha Lescot
Language:
French
IMDB rating: 6.7/10
Production countries: France, Italy
Where to watch: Astor cinema, Andora cinema, Zea cinema, Cinemax (Kifissia)

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Late Night with the Devil

Cameron and Colin Cairnes recapture the ambiance of the 1970’s American late-night TV shows in their latest supernatural horror film, Late Night with the Devil. Jack Delroy and his colleague host a syndicated talk show “Night Owls”, a trusted companion to sleepless audiences nationwide. In a desperate attempt to boost ratings, their decision to invite a special guest goes horribly wrong.

Director: Colin Cairnes and Cameron Cairnes
Cast: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Georgina Haig, Josh Quong Tart
Language:
English
IMDB rating: 7.5/10
Production countries: Australia, United Arab Emirates, United States
Where to watch: Cinobo Opera, Galaxias cinema, Village cinemas (Pangrati, The Mall, Metro Mall, Rentis), Cinemax (Aello, Nana), Sporting digital cinema, Lampros Konstantaras Movie Theatre, Options cinemas (Ilion, Glyfada), WestCity cinemas, Cineac Municipal cinema

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Wolfman Radio

A surreal image of Tommy descending the lonely path of the seeker, his suit made bespoke. A blind ballet dancer. Both will be on Wolfman Radio. Some say that there is a permanent and a temporary personality within a human being.

Director: Georgios Panteleakis
Cast: Georgios Panteleakis, Eleni Tsoka, Chacksuee Taulir, Jim Woodcock
Language:
English
IMDB rating: N/A
Production country: United kingdom
Where to watch: Studio new star art cinema

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The Canterville Ghost

Kim Burdon and Robert Chandler direct the British animated comedy The Canterville Ghost based on Oscar Wilde’s short story of the same name. A family from America relocates to Canterville Chase, an elegant countryside estate plagued by the ghostly presence of Sir Simon De Canterville for three centuries.

Director: Kim Burdon
Cast: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Freddie Highmore, Emily Carey
Language: 
the film is dubbed in Greek
IMDB rating: 6.2/10
Production country: United Kingdom
Where to watch: Cinemax (Nirvana, Aello, Kifissia), Aigli 3D digital cinema, Tria Asteria digital cinema, Village cinemas (The Mall, Pangrati, Metro Mall, Rentis), Cinerama Digital cinema,Sporting digital cinema, Anoixi Art cinema, Lampros Konstantaras Movie Theatre,WestCity cinemas, Foivos digital cinema, Maria Elena Onar digital cinema, Options cinemas (Ilion, Glyfada), Oneiro cinema, Zea cinema

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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

In the latest sequel of the Ghostbusters franchise the Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. Upon unearthing an ancient artifact that unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old join forces to defend their home and prevent the world from a second ice age.

Director: Gil Kenan
Cast: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace
Language:
English
IMDB rating: 6.4/10
Production country: United States
Where to watch: Athinaion cinema, Aigli 3d digital cinema, Village cinemas (The Mall, Pangrati. Metro Mall, Rentis), Tria Asteria 3D digital, Cinemax (Aello, Nana), Sporting digital cinema, Anoixi Art cinema, Lampros Konstantaras Movie Theatre, WestCity cinemas, Foivos digital cinema, Options cinemas (Ilion, Glyfada), Zea cinema, Varkiza cinema, Artemis cinema

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