Director Stathis Athanasiou's Alpha functions as a contemporary presentation of the ancient myth of Antigone; but whereas Antigone was willing to sacrifice her life for her beliefs, Alpha (Serafita Grigoriadou) has chosen to conform to the tyrannical government's rules. A true bourgeoisie, Alpha focuses solely on self-preservation, yet she lives in a constant state of fear. When a fugitive surprisingly appears at her front door, Alpha's quiet and reclusive life spirals out of control...
- 1/29/2015
- by Don Simpson
- SmellsLikeScreenSpirit
TwitchFilm is proud to present an exclusive clip from Stathis Athanasiou's Alpha, which had its North American premiere at Slamdance this week, with a second screening today at 3:30pm at Treasure Mountain Inn.Alpha is a beguiling blend of science fiction and Greek tragedy brought to life with both cinematic and theatrical techniques, enlisting an army of artists from all walks of life to create a piece of challenging beauty and strangeness. Get a taste of this mesmerizing world Athanasiou and company have created below....
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- 1/28/2015
- Screen Anarchy
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