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Styx

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A busy doctor plans to spend her annual vacation fulfilling her long-held dream of sailing from Gibraltar to the small island of Ascension in the Atlantic. But everything changes when she sees a damaged, overloaded boat full of refugees nearby. Knowing that at least a hundred people could drown, she begins to organize to help them but slowly begins to fear that it will be impossible to do so.
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Critics Consensus

Anchored by powerful work from Susanne Wolff, Styx provocatively depicts mankind at war with itself and the natural world -- and argues our best weapon is compassion.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 03/24/2020
[A] thought-provoking moral drama. Go to Full Review Olly Richards Time Out 05/16/2019
4/5
It's a vital, highly intelligent movie that is both a first-class thriller and a biting commentary on our current world. Go to Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine 04/28/2019
4/5
Styx is a gripping sea adventure that mixes thrills and spills with thoughtfulness and compassion. Go to Full Review Joseph Fahim Middle East Eye 07/02/2021
A stern attack on Europe's apathy towards a calamity rooted in colonialism, Fischer's breakout festival hit is a visceral, disquieting experiment that speaks volumes about white guilt and premeditated institutional negligence. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Boulder Weekly 06/15/2021
3.5
Old-school movie-making, and it works wonders. Go to Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills 10/28/2020
More of a short story than a novel in terms of narrative complexity, Styx doesn't ultimately pack quite as much punch as one might like... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sarah S @RT55319345 06/13/2025 It takes a certain kind of viewer to enjoy this. I can appreciate it on a technical level, the cinematography and underlying message are powerful. But there’s not enough actual narrative, diologue, or character development to truly get into the story on an emotional level. See more 01/26/2025 This movie is a gem. Thought-provoking and demoralizing, you root for the main character. You feel her angst and frustration. The last scene asks the question - what would you do when confronted by the same situation? See more Nancy N @RT00650330 12/12/2024 This movie was a disappointing waste of my time. Too predictable! See more 10/27/2021 Suzanne Wolff has her work cut out for her in this role, and she makes Styx shine as Rieke wrestles with inner demons, summoning the courage required of her, then despairs as she is shunned for it. See more 07/09/2021 Really good, powerful film. The message is very cleverly delivered amongst stunning visuals. A bit slow to get into, but definitely worth it. See more nilufer e @Nilicim 04/07/2020 It was a slow drama about the insensitivity towards immigrants and their lives. The point was well made and she did a good job acting but it was way too slow and uneventful for me. See more Read all reviews
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Wolfgang Fischer

Director

Susanne Wolff

Rieke

Gedion Oduor Wekesa

Kingsley

Alexander Beyer

Paul

Inga Birkenfeld

Marie

Wolfgang Fischer

Screenwriter

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Movie Info

Synopsis A busy doctor plans to spend her annual vacation fulfilling her long-held dream of sailing from Gibraltar to the small island of Ascension in the Atlantic. But everything changes when she sees a damaged, overloaded boat full of refugees nearby. Knowing that at least a hundred people could drown, she begins to organize to help them but slowly begins to fear that it will be impossible to do so.
Director
Wolfgang Fischer
Producer
Marcos Kantis, Martin Lehwald, Michal Pokorny, Bady Minck
Screenwriter
Wolfgang Fischer, Ika Künzel
Distributor
Film Movement
Production Co
Amour Fou Filmproduktion
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 27, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$70.3K
Runtime
1h 34m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)