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

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

Feb 17, 2022

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

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...

Mar 24, 2023

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Amber Wilkinson

Screen International

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

Mar 17, 2023

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Zhuo-Ning Su

Awards Daily

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

Mar 8, 2022

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Jay Weissberg

The Film Verdict

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.

Feb 26, 2022

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Der I

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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10/22/24

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Synopsis

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: Bon Voyage Films, Arte, Westdeutscher Rundfunk
Genre: Drama
Original Language: German
Runtime: 1h 48m

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