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Symposium: An Athenian Rawmance
Borrowing from Plato’s “story within a story” narrative style from the Symposium this short art-porn movie leaves no topic untouched: from the Symposium itself, the nature of love, ancient Greek fem-phobia, modern queer activism in Greece and the toils of masc4masc. Set in locations in and around Athens an Italian tourist is being given a lesson in ALL the Greek ways.
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Plot Summary
In ancient Athens, a philosopher named Aristodemus recounts a drunken party hosted by the playwright Agathon, where guests delivered speeches on the nature of love. The original gathering is interspersed with a modern-day parallel narrative of four friends grappling with their own relationships and the complexities of modern romance.
Critical Reception
The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its ambitious narrative structure and philosophical explorations. However, some critics found the tonal shifts between the ancient and modern storylines to be jarring.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intellectual depth and creative approach to a classic theme.
Some found the juxtaposition of ancient philosophy and modern relationships to be thought-provoking.
Criticized by some for its uneven pacing and execution of the dual narratives.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not widely available for this independent film.
Fun Fact
The film attempts to recreate the spirit of Plato's original 'Symposium' while exploring contemporary interpretations of love and relationships.
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