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Athanor (1972)
Director: Philippe Garrel
Runtime20 min
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Athanor (Nico) is searching for fire. A flame is always at the foreground. Nico naked in tombs, looking at herself in circular mirrors, Nico in castles, keeper of the fire. Nico and Musky as medieval princesses. Athanor is a film about fire.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Athanor, Philippe Garrel's 1972 fantasy film, has received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its dreamlike, experimental style and Nico's powerful performance, while others have found it to be an elusive and challenging viewing experience. The film has not received any major awards or significant public recognition, with no available ratings on IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of visually striking, moody fantasy films will appreciate director Philippe Garrel's 1972 enigmatic drama Athanor, which features Nico in a mesmerizing performance as a woman searching for fire across mysterious medieval landscapes.
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In alchemy, an athanor is a furnace used to provide a uniform and constant heat for alchemical digestion.
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