Metéora

Jul 17 2013 N/A 1h 22m
Drama, Romance

In a monastery set on the top of sandstone pillars young monk Theodoros and nun Urania find themselves physically drawn to one and other after devoting their lives to the strict rituals and practises of the monasteries. Below them the eternal cycle of farm-life provides a strong contrast to their lives and they are forced to choose between human desire and spiritual devotion

Plot

In the plains of central Greece, Byzantine monasteries are perched atop sandstone pillars, suspended between heaven and earth. A young Greek monk and a Russian nun have devoted their lives to the strict rituals and practices of their community, but a growing affection for one another puts their monastic life under question. Torn between spiritual devotion and their human desire, they must decide which path to follow.

Written by

Asimakis Alfa Pagidas, Spiros Stathoulopoulos

Directed by

Spiros Stathoulopoulos

Cast

Theo Alexander, Tamilla Koulieva, Giorgos Karakantas

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Germany, Greece

Production Companies

ZDF/Arte, Essential Filmproduktion

Languages

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
722
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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