Escape to Athena

Set on a sun-baked Greek island during World War II, Escape to Athena follows a motley band of Allied prisoners interned by the Germans who yearn for more than mere survival. As occupying officers and local villagers jockey for power, the POWs hatch daring breakout plans and secret alliances aimed at a climb to a mountaintop monastery rumored to guard an ineffable treasure.

Equal parts rousing adventure and wry caper, the film blends suspense, humor, and camaraderie as escapes, double-crosses, and battlefield improvisation unfold against the island’s cliffs and whitewashed villages. With each step toward the summit the stakes rise — freedom, honor, and the promise of a mysterious prize — culminating in a spirited finale that celebrates ingenuity and solidarity in the face of occupation.