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201424 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Atlantis

201424 minPGdocumentary

6.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Plato referenced the lost continent of Atlantis in 360 BC, sparking discussions about Utopia that continue to influence modern culture.

“We Utopians are happy / This will last forever”

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Plato referenced the lost continent of Atlantis in 360 BC, sparking discussions about Utopia that continue to influence modern culture.

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Ben Russelldirector

Basma Alsharifdirector

Richard Woodleywriter

Thomas Morewriter

Ben Russellwriter

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Plato’s 360 BC reference to Atlantis forms the basis of a 24-minute documentary directed by Basma Alsharif. Marius Curmi, Michael Grech, and Joe DeGiorgio narrate the historical and literary narratives related to the lost continent. The film discusses how Atlantis resurfaced in popular culture, especially through a 1970s science fiction novel, and reflects on humanity's quest for Utopia.

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See how Plato's ideas relate to modern Utopia.
Find out about Atlantis in 1970s science fiction.
Meet the director Basma Alsharif's unique vision.

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Plato first referenced Atlantis in 360 BC.
The film features a 1970s science fiction pulp novel about Atlantis.
The documentary has a duration of 24 minutes.

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Basma Alsharif directed the documentary 'Atlantis'.

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'Atlantis' was released in 2014.

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The duration of 'Atlantis' is 24 minutes.

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