Attenberg (2012): Ratings & Plot
Attenberg is a 2012 drama. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Greek - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Attenberg About?
The premise of Attenberg without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A poignant Greek drama follows 23-year-old Marina as she grapples with the complexities of human relationships while her father’s health declines. Seeking comfort in nature documentaries and post-punk music, she explores her own sexuality. Her experiences include tender moments with her only friend, Bella, and a developing connection with an engineer, leading her to confront intimacy and connection in unexpected ways.
Attenberg Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male frontal nudity
- terminal illness
- architect
- female nudity
- industrial town
- father daughter relationship
- death of father
- female protagonist
- 23 year old woman
- male nudity
- pubic hair
- female frontal nudity
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- foosball
- death
- sexual awakening
- asexual
- hospital
- nudity
- cremation
- first kiss
- 23 year old
- atheist
- family relationships
- friendship
- sex scene
- virgin
- loss of virginity
- cancer
- coming of age
- one word title
- greece
- girlfriend
- triple f rated
- written by director
- rear nudity
- sleeping shirtless
- sleeping nude
- title directed by female
- female female kiss
- singer
- singing
- song
- sense of taste
- cafe
- restaurant
- food
- eating
- watching someone
- being watched
- x ray
Attenberg Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Attenberg 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Attenberg Plot Summary
What happens in Attenberg from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marina, a 23-year-old woman lacking sexual experience, resides with her terminally ill father, Spyros, in an industrial coastal town in Greece. She works as a gofer and driver at the local steel mill, finding solace in the wildlife documentaries narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the music of Suicide, and the sex education provided by her friend Bella.
Despite her struggles with social interactions, the bonds she shares with her father and Bella reveal a depth of warmth and understanding. As Spyros reflects on life and the inevitability of death, he muses, > “Man has designed ruins with mathematical accuracy…” underscoring the fate that awaits most architecture over time. He casts a cynical gaze on their nation, noting, “We (Greece) went from sheep to bulldozers…”
Full summary
The whole story of Attenberg, scene by scene
Attenberg Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Attenberg?
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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Attenberg FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene
Runtime, release date, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Attenberg, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Attenberg?
Attenberg runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Attenberg released?
Attenberg was released on March 9, 2012.
How is Attenberg rated?
Attenberg has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Attenberg have a post-credit scene?
No. Attenberg has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Attenberg in?
The original language of Attenberg is Greek.
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