Athanor (1972): Cast
Athanor is a 1972 short fantasy film directed by Philippe Garrel, starring Nico and Musky. It runs 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 20 min
- Director
- Philippe Garrel
- Genre
- Fantasy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Athanor About?
The premise of Athanor without spoilers.
Nico embarks on a quest for fire, with a persistent flame constantly occupying the foreground. She appears naked in ancient tombs, gazes at herself in circular mirrors, roams castle interiors as the fire’s keeper, and, together with Musky, assumes the roles of medieval princesses. The work explores fire as a central motif.
Athanor Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- female nudity
- one word title
- minimal cast
- boat
- female rear nudity
- long take
- static take
- written by director
Athanor Cast
Nico leads the cast, with Musky. Directed by Philippe Garrel.
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Director Philippe Garrel
More from Philippe Garrel
More films directed by Philippe Garrel, best-rated first: Lover for a Day, In the Shadow of Women, Regular Lovers and The Salt of Tears.
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Athanor FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Athanor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Athanor?
Athanor runs 20 minutes.
When was Athanor released?
Athanor was released on July 14, 1972.
Who directed Athanor?
Athanor was directed by Philippe Garrel.
More films by Philippe Garrel Who is in the cast of Athanor?
Athanor stars Nico and Musky.
Does Athanor have a post-credit scene?
No. Athanor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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