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Director: Maren Ade
Writer(s): Maren Ade
Cast: Sandra Hüller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn
Language: German, English, Romanian
A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO’s life coach.
162 MIN
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Director: Ritesh Batra
Writer(s): Julian Barnes, Nick Payne
Cast: Matthew Goode, Michelle Dockery, Emily Mortimer
Tony Webster, divorced and retired, leads a reclusive and relatively quiet life.
One day, he learns that the mother of his university girlfriend, Veronica, left in her will a diary kept by his best friend who dated Veronica after she and Tony parted ways.
Tony’s quest to recover the diary, now in Veronica’s possession, forces him to revisit his flawed recollections of his friends and of his younger self. As he digs deeper into his past, it all starts to come back; the first love, the broken heart, the deceit, the regrets, the guilt… Can Tony bear to face the truth and take responsibility for the devastating consequences of actions he took so long ago?
108 MIN
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Director: James Mangold
Writer(s): James Mangold, Scott Frank
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan’s attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.
Logan is a punch in the gut in all the right ways. – Alan Scherstuhl, Village Voice
137 MIN
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Director: Barry Jenkins
Writer(s): Barry Jenkins
Cast: Naomie Harris, Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monáe
Awards: 2017 ACADEMY AWARDS WINNER - Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor
The tender, heartbreaking story of a young man in Miami and his struggle to find himself, told across three defining chapters in his life as he experiences the ecstasy, pain, and beauty of falling in love, while grappling with his own sexuality.
“An astonishing film of exquisite lyricism and deep feeling,” says A.O. Scott of The New York Times
“A Masterpiece. We leave the theater as different people than we came in,” raves David Fear of Rolling Stone
110 MIN
The Ohio University School of Film fosters an educational environment of creativity, diversity, and excellence.
Our students are passionate and disciplined; their styles are eclectic.
The only Ohio filmmaking formula is the convergence of technical expertise and skilled visual storytelling. Within this rigorous setting, our students examine and develop motion pictures as an art form, educational tool, and vehicle for social change.
Admission is FREE thanks to Arts for Ohio.
The Athena Cinema partners with Universal Studios to provide Athens with one-night only free screenings of select popular films before they are released worldwide!
What’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner are universal questions, and what’s on your plate reveals much about your culture and society. The Food on Film series serves up films that highlight not only the cuisines of different countries but also ways in which the food we eat tells the stories of our lives.
Our Spotlight on Documentary series covers a wide array of topics, from gender & race studies to cultural arts and everything in between. Some have guest speakers and discussions, some are one-night only nationwide engagements, but all of them share the Athena’s mission statement to educate, entertain, and engage our community.
Summer in Athens means the return of the Athena Cinema’s BEAT THE HEAT Series – a splendid showcase of children-and-family-friendly films to be held on Saturday afternoons! Get a break from the heat, enjoy the cool air conditioning, snack on delicious concessions, and revive the tradition of watching movies on the big screen. Everything from nostalgia-inducing family films to international animation, this series offers something “cool” for folks of all ages.
The purpose of this series is to give back to children’s organizations in our area and to the greater Athens community as a whole. As a result, the admission price for each film event is simply a monetary donation to a designated children’s organization.
It’s our pleasure to provide this ultra-affordable source of entertainment during the summer, in addition to giving families an incentive to visit Uptown Athens/Court St and increase foot-traffic to local businesses during the lean months between semesters. We hope you’ll come out and support our initiative – Take advantage of local shopping and dining, ample parking, and a fun summer event with your friends and family!
This series is made possible thanks to support from the following sponsors: Athens County Children Services, Southeastern Ohio Treatment Foster Care Network, Ohio University Credit Union, and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Bring your Mom, Dad, sister or brother to a movie at Athens’ historic theater. Established in 1915, the Athena Cinema is a great place to make memories with your family.
Southeast Ohio's Premier
Art House Theater
Est. 1915
