The Athos peninsula in Greece is one of Europe's last secrets. Over 2000 monks live on Athos - cut off from the outside world. Access is denied to women, tourists are not welcome. Only workers and pilgrims can obtain a visa. The "Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain" attracts people who feel like they are missing something from their modern lives. With the help of three Athos monks, "Athos - A Taste of Heaven" tells the story of the island and its inhabitants in a unique filmed diary style. The film's guiding theme is the path we as people have to find and follow - each and everyone for themselves. "First we must heal our own souls, only then we can help others", is one of Father Galaktions core messages. He lives as a hermit on the holy mountain. Not all monks, however, live as secluded and demure as Father Galaktion. The film team is also received by Father Epiphanios - a gifted and poetic cook who certainly does not disdain the pleasures of life.
Is Athos on Netflix? Yes! The movie Athos is now on Netflix in the countries listed below.
Crew | Yannis Fotou | Cinematography |
Camera | Christian Wiege | Aerial Director of Photography |
Crew | Stephan Wöhrer | Pilot |
Editing | Konrad Buschke | Editor |
Editing | Krineos Papadimatos | Editor |
Sound | Christos Papadopoulos | Sound Editor |
Production | Male Bernstein | Producer |
Production | Nadine Klemens | Producer |
Production | Kirsten Schomberg | Producer |
Production | Anna Aumüller | Researcher |
Production | Heike Nikolaus | Researcher |
Production | Annika Steffens | Production Manager |
Production | Claudia Rabl | Production Manager |
Production | Melanie Flemming | Finance |
Crew | Angela Milonaki | Translator |
Crew | Konstantinos Iliadis | Translator |
Crew | Father Antonios | Driver |
Crew | Father Loukas | Driver |
Production | Peter Bardehle | Executive Producer |
Directing | Peter Bardehle | Director |
Directing | Andreas Martin | Director |
Writing | Andreas Martin | Writer |
Writing | Peter Bardehle | Writer |