Of Gods and Men
Trappist monks living in Algeria find their Catholic faith tested to the limit after a revolution takes place and the government urges them to abandon their monastery. Choosing instead to remain and refusing the protection of the army, the holy men are later taken hostage by a squad of Islamic terrorists. Based on true events that occurred in 1996, this moving and suspenseful French drama stars Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale.
Year: 2010
Genre: Drama, French Cinema, Spiritual Cinema, Film Festivals 2011
Country: France
Director: Xavier Beauvois
Starring: Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale
Duration: 122 Minutes
Rating: M - Contents may disturb
Subtitles: Yes
7.2/10
Location in store: Foreign (France)
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