Latest Cinema Releases: What to See in Athens This Week

Featured screenings include Nicholas Cage's latest dark comedy, an award-winning animation film, an adaptation from a coming of age graphic novel, an action thriller, and the second installment of an epic adventure saga

The Three Musketeers – Part II: Milady (original title: Les Trois Mousquetaires: Milady)

Loosely inspired by Alexandre Dumas’s 1844 novel, The Three Musketeers: Milady is the second film of the two-part saga following the Three Musketeers: D’Artagnan (2023). Directed by Martin Bourboulon The Three Musketeers: Milady picks up right where the first film left off. D’Artagnan finds himself in a challenging situation as he is forced to collaborate with Milady in a bid to rescue Constance who has been abducted right before him. As Athos, Porthos and Aramis have joined the war’s front line a past secret disrupts old alliances.

Director: Martin Bourboulon

Cast: François Civil, Vincent Cassel, Pio Marmaï, Romain Duris, Eva Green

Language: French

IMDB rating: 6.8/10

Production countries: France, Belgium, Spain, Germany

Where to watch: Options Cinemas, Village cinemas, “Lampros Konstantaras” cinema, Municipal Cinema Cineac, Town Cinemas

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Dream Scenario

Kristoffer Borgli’s black comedy fantasy film tells the story of biology professor Paul Matthews who experiences a drastic upheaval when he realizes that he is appearing in countless people’s dreams. Even though his dream appearances satisfy his need for attention, things start to take a dark turn as soon as a dreamer’s visions deviate significantly from the norm. Paul, portrayed by Nicholas Cage, is seen grappling with a Faustian bargain on the cost of fame in this innovative cinematographic scenario.

Director: Kristoffer Borgli

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Lily Bird, Michael Cera, Tim Meadows, Dylan Gelula, Dylan Baker

Language: English

IMDB rating: 7/10

Production countries: United States

Where to watch: Cinobo Opera, Town cinemas, Option cinemas, Village cinemas (Rentis & The Mall Athens), WestCity cinemas, Aigli Cinema 3D Digital, Alexandra cinema (Patision), Mikrokosmos, Sporting cinema, Tria Asteria cinema

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White Bird

Marc Foster’s White Bird is a coming-of-age period drama adapted from R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel Wonder. Helen Mirren in the role of the grandmother unveils to her grandson Julian a deeply personal narrative from her youth as a young Jewish girl during the tumultuous Nazi-occupied France of World War II. In a story on the ever-lasting impact of an action of kindness her life takes an unforeseen turn as she is rescued by one of her classmates and his family.

Director: Marc Foster

Cast: Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren, Olivia Ross, Bryce Gheisar

Language: English

IMDB rating: 7.7/10

Production country: United States

Where to watch the film: Cinobo Opera, Galaxias cinema, Cine Avana, Village cinema (Rentis & @ The Mall Athens), Cinemax (Aello & Nana), Cine Alexandra (Kallithea), Cinerama Digital cinema, Sporting cinema, WestCity cinemas, Cinema Varkiza

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The Beekeeper

Mr. Clay, portrayed by Jason Statham is a peaceful beekeeper leading a quiet life until he hears the news of his friend and neighbor’s death. Digging into the incident he discovers that his friend committed suicide after falling for a phishing scam. In search for revenge against those responsible, Clay turns into the ruthless “Beekeeper” in this action-packed thriller.

Director: David Ayer

Cast: Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi

Language: English

IMDB rating: 6.7/10

Production country: United States

Where to watch: Nirvana Cinemax, Village cinemas, Tria Asteria cinema, Cinemax (Nana), ”Lampros Konstantaras” cinema, WestCity cinemas, Options cinemas, Cinema Varkiza

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Robot Dreams

Pablo Berger’s animation takes us to New York’s East Village of the 80’s to witness the friendship between a dog and his best friend, a robot. The movie received the European Film Award for Best Animated Feature Film.

Director: Pablo Berger

Stars: Ivan Labanda, Tito Trifol, Rafa Calvo

Language: N/A

IMDB rating: 7.6/10

Production countries: Spain, France

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