Question 1

Why was the first scene of 'Athena' the last one shot?

Accepted Answer

It was shot last due to the complexity of stitching 7 different shots in post to create an unbroken 10-minute take.

Question 2

How many edits are in 'Athena' and what is its average shot length?

Accepted Answer

There are 163 edits, with an average shot length of 33.2 seconds.

Question 3

What special camera was used for most of 'Athena' and why was it risky?

Accepted Answer

Around 80% was shot with an IMAX camera, the last one available, so they couldn't afford it to break.

Question 4

Which festivals or awards recognized 'Athena'?

Accepted Answer

It was at the Venice Film Festival in 2022 and won awards from Indiewire Critics' Poll in 2022 and London Critics Circle Film Awards in 2023.

Question 5

What event triggers the chaos in the lives of the three siblings in 'Athena'?

Accepted Answer

The tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances throws their lives into chaos.

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