KATERINA PARRI
In the heart of the city, Athinaion Experience welcomes Christmas with a renewed cinematic identity. Fully renovated and technologically upgraded, the historic cinema presents, from December 22 to 28, a carefully curated screening programme dedicated to some of the most iconic Christmas films of all time.
From the hilarious adventures of young Kevin in Home Alone and the fairytale journey of The Polar Express, to the darker holiday take on the Dark Knight in Batman Returns, Bruce Willis in the iconic Die Hard, and of course the timeless It’s a Wonderful Life, ATHINAION presents this year a selection of the most classic and beloved Christmas films ever made.
Radically renovated and impressively equipped with state-of-the-art image and sound systems, ATHINAION EXPERIENCE redefines cinematic comfort. Viewers can now enjoy films seated in luxurious VIP Recliners, bringing the comfort of home into an incomparably superior environment—enhanced by the magic of the big screen and immersive sound.
Each screening thus becomes a complete viewing experience, ideal both for family outings and for those who wish to revisit Christmas films the way they truly deserve.
The Athinaion Experience
Cinema as it once was—only better than ever, featuring:
• 4 premium screening rooms
• Dolby Atmos® sound
• 4K Laser projection
• Infinity Sofas & VIP Recliners
Tickets available at the box office and online at www.athinaion.gr
Full Screening Programme
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 | 22:45 | ATMOS ONE – HALL 1
Batman Returns
4K Restoration
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken
Duration: 126′
Gotham City is threatened by the sinister plans of a ruthless tycoon, a deformed villain known as the Penguin, and a seductive woman calling herself Catwoman. The only one who can save the dark metropolis is Batman, in one of the most imposing and celebrated comic-book adaptations ever made.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23 | 22:45 | ATMOS ONE – HALL 1
It’s a Wonderful Life
4K Restoration
Director: Frank Capra
Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore
Duration: 130′
The most beautiful and timeless Christmas film of all time tells the moving story of George Bailey, a man who has devoted his life to helping others. When hardship drives him to despair, a guardian angel appears on Christmas Eve and takes him on a journey through an alternate reality, revealing just how deeply he has touched the lives around him.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 | 22:45 | ATMOS ONE – HALL 1
Die Hard
4K Restoration
Director: John McTiernan
Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia
Duration: 122′
Police officer John McClane is trapped inside a skyscraper when a group of terrorists takes it over on Christmas Eve. With limited resources but unwavering determination, McClane fights alone to save the hostages—including his wife. The explosive Christmas action film that turned Bruce Willis into a global action hero, Alan Rickman into an unforgettable villain, and John McTiernan into the master craftsman of 1980s action cinema.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 | 15:00 | ATMOS ONE – HALL 1
Home Alone
35th Anniversary Edition – 4K Restoration
Director: Chris Columbus
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara
Duration: 103′
Young Kevin is accidentally left home alone when his family travels for the Christmas holidays. At first, he enjoys his newfound freedom—but soon must bravely and ingeniously defend his home against two burglars.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 | 15:00 | ATMOS ONE – HALL 1
The Polar Express
4K Restoration
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Duration: 100′
The Polar Express is a magical animated film telling the story of a boy who doubts the existence of Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, a mysterious train—the Polar Express—picks him up and takes him on a wondrous journey to the North Pole. Through adventure, he rediscovers faith, magic, and the true spirit of Christmas.
