Bells from the Deep
Faith and superstition in Russia
Directed by Werner Herzog
Produced by Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Momentous Events
A meditative documentary exploring faith, legend, and the search for the sacred in Russian Orthodox tradition through pilgrims seeking a mythical sunken city.
A group of pilgrims lie down on the thin ice of the lake Svetloyar and begin to look for the city of Kitesh. According to the legend, God saved the city from the Mongolian prince Batyi's soldiers by letting it sink to the bottom of the lake. If you listen carefully you can hear the bells of the Kitesh cathedral toll deep down.
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Is Bells from the Deep violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Bells from the Deep scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Bells from the Deep sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Is Bells from the Deep easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Bells from the Deep end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
There is almost nothing else like this.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Bells from the Deep
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Bells from the Deep
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Bells from the Deep, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Bells from the Deep, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Bells from the Deep, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
