Athos

Category: Movies •

Genre: Documentary •

Rating: 8.3

Director: Peter Bardehle, Andreas Martin,

Writer: Andreas Martin, Peter Bardehle,

Cast: Father Akakios, Father Alypios, Father Avakum, Father Epiphanios, Father Philoumenos, Father Galaktion, Father Grigorios, Father Josef, Father Loukianos, Father Philimon,

Language: de

Country: Germany

Release Date: June 23, 2016

Plot: 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.