Athena (2022) is a French epic action drama directed by Romain Gavras and co-written with Ladj Ly and Elias Belkeddar. The film stars Dali Benssalah, Sami Slimane, Anthony Bajon, Ouassini Embarek, and Alexis Manenti.
The story begins with the tragic death of a young boy, which sparks an intense conflict in the community of Athena. His older brothers find themselves at the center of escalating chaos, as grief and anger ignite a violent uprising. The film blends raw emotion with large-scale action sequences, creating a visually striking portrayal of social unrest.
Premiering at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022, Athena was later released on Netflix on September 23, 2022. With a runtime of 99 minutes, it received mostly positive reviews, praised for its direction, cinematography, and technical execution, though some critics noted a lack of narrative depth. It holds a 6.8/10 rating on IMDb and an impressive 87/100 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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