Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges (2016)

Athina Rachel Tsangari has become one of the foremost figures of the so-called “Greek Weird Wave”—a movement characterized by its fascination with human behavior, bitingly absurdist humor, and arresting visual style—both as a director and as a producer for contemporaries such as Yorgos Lanthimos. Her films, however, showcase a bold vision that goes way beyond the merely “weird,” offering a provocative perspective on family, sexuality, power dynamics, and the inherent strangeness of human interaction. In this original documentary, David Thompson travels to the Greek island of Hydra to meet up with Tsangari and discuss her directorial philosophy and what it means to “live cinema.”

Director: David Thompson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
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Editing: Colin Minchin
Production: The Criterion Channel
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: David Thompson
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges about?
Athina Rachel Tsangari has become one of the foremost figures of the so-called “Greek Weird Wave”—a movement characterized by its fascination with human behavior, bitingly absurdist humor, and arresting visual style—both as a director and as a producer for contemporaries such as Yorgos Lanthimos. Her films, however, showcase a bold vision that goes way beyond the merely “weird,” offering a provocative perspective on family, sexuality, power dynamics, and the inherent strangeness of human interaction. In this original documentary, David Thompson travels to the Greek island of Hydra to meet up with Tsangari and discuss her directorial philosophy and what it means to “live cinema.”
Who directed Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges?
Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges was directed by David Thompson.
Who stars in Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges?
Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges stars Athina Rachel Tsangari.
How long is Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges?
Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges?
Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges is a Documentary film.
Where was Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges produced?
Athina Rachel Tsangari: Cinema on the Edges was produced in United States of America.