Axiom

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Axiom

2022

1h 48m

Drama

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Julius is an eloquent young museum attendant loved by his friends, colleagues and his girlfriend. One day he invites his colleagues on a sailing trip on his aristocratic family's boat. But something goes wrong. Julius is not who he seems to be.

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Jessica Kiang

Variety

02/17/2022

A clever, increasingly uneasy tale of an affable young man's compulsion to self-invent that goes much further than the odd exaggeration.

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

03/24/2023

This compelling character study from writer-director Jons Jonsson fascinates in refusing to levy judgement or melodrama on a personal type that’s increasingly invaded the public sphere...

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Amber Wilkinson

Screen International

03/17/2023

Treuenfels glides into the multiple fictions of Julius’ life with the ease of a swan

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Zhuo-Ning Su

Awards Daily

03/08/2022

It’s both incredibly entertaining and sobering to witness his misadventures and feel such recognition. Really makes you think.

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Jay Weissberg

The Film Verdict

02/26/2022

Jns Jnssons intriguing slow-burner about a charismatic fabulist occasionally challenges our suspension of disbelief, but its exacting evocation of atmosphere nicely plays on the tension between normality and disruption.

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Der I

10/22/2024

A notorious liar improvises his way through various situations (which are quite far from everyday life). Tiring in the long run.

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Julius is an eloquent young museum attendant loved by his friends, colleagues and his girlfriend. One day he invites his colleagues on a sailing trip on his aristocratic family's boat. But something goes wrong. Julius is not who he seems to be.

Director: Jöns Jönsson
Producer: Amir Hamz, Christian Springer, Fahri Ögün Yardim
Screenwriter: Jöns Jönsson
Production Co: Arte, Bon Voyage Films, Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Genre: Drama
Original Language: German
Runtime: 1h 48m

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