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Altina (2014): Ratings & Plot

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Altina is a 2014 documentary directed by Peter Sanders. It runs 2 hours. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metascore
65
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Altina (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Peter Sanders
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Altina About?

The premise of Altina without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This documentary explores the fascinating life of Altina Schinasi, a woman who left a lasting impact on 1930s fashion. Known for her innovative and avant-garde eyeglasses design, Altina was a complex and intriguing figure, blending reserve with undeniable allure. The film delves into her journey as a trailblazer, revealing a woman who challenged societal norms and made her mark in art, style, and beyond, offering a poignant and thought-provoking portrait of a true original.

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Crew

The Director of Altina

Directed by Peter Sanders.

Ratings

Altina Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Altina 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

Altina Plot Summary

What happens in Altina from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Altina Schinasi (1907-1999) was a fascinating enigma, embodying both seductive charm and reserved elegance. Her upbringing may have been sheltered, but it stood in stark contrast to the bold and daring sexuality expressed through her artwork. In the 1930s, she became a fashion icon with her innovative design of Harlequin eyeglasses, setting trends that captivated the public and showcased her extraordinary vision.

This documentary, Altina, is an engaging, provocative, and deeply insightful exploration of a remarkable American trendsetter who was truly ahead of her time. Unconstrained by academic formalities, Altina wielded her profound intellect to transform pieces of her life into striking sculptures that vividly illustrated her surreal and unique worldview.

Full summary

The whole story of Altina, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Altina?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Altina Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “ロバート・アルトマン/ハリウッドに最も嫌われ、そして愛された男” and “Олтмен”.

Also known as
  • ロバート・アルトマン/ハリウッドに最も嫌われ、そして愛された男
  • Олтмен
  • 奥尔特曼

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FAQ

Altina FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Altina, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Altina?

Altina runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Altina released?

Altina was released on September 12, 2014.

Who directed Altina?

Altina was directed by Peter Sanders.

More films by Peter Sanders

How is Altina rated?

Altina has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Altina have a post-credit scene?

No. Altina has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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