Lambert Wilson
Christian
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Of Gods and Men (French: Des hommes et des dieux) is a 2010 French drama film directed by Xavier Beauvois, starring Lambert Wilson and Michael Lonsdale. Its original French language title is Des hommes et des dieux , which means "Of Men and of Gods" and refers to a verse from the Bible shown at the beginning of the film.
Mar 25, 2011 · Based on a true story, this film depicts the fate of eight Trappist monks who stayed in Algeria amid the civil war and terrorism in the 1990s. They faced the dilemma of whether to leave or stay and serve the local community, and their faith was tested by the violence and the Islamist ideology.
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- Drama, History
- Xavier Beauvois
- 2011-03-25
Mar 10, 2011 · A film about eight Trappist monks who choose to stay in their Algerian monastery despite the threat of terrorists. Roger Ebert praises their devotion but questions their wisdom and their role in the conflict.
Feb 25, 2011 · A film about a group of Trappist monks in Algeria during the civil war. Read critics' opinions, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the movie online.
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- Xavier Beauvois
- PG-13
- Lambert Wilson
A film about a group of Trappist monks in Algeria who face a dilemma of staying or leaving amid the civil war and terrorism. The plot follows their struggle with their faith, brotherhood, and martyrdom in the face of violence and uncertainty.
Loosely based on the life of the Cistercian monks of Tibéhirine in Algeria, from 1993 until their kidnapping in 1996, OF GODS AND MEN tells a story of eight French Christian monks who live in harmony with their Muslim brothers.
