Of Gods and Men

Of Gods and Men

In the face of terror, their greatest weapon was faith...

Directed by Xavier Beauvois

Produced by Why Not Productions, Armada Films

2010120 min6.7 / 10

A meditative, spiritually profound drama about monks confronting faith and duty amid violence, built on deep communal bonds and existential questioning.

A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely Muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence, the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions.

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  • Is Of Gods and Men one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.

  • Is Of Gods and Men sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Of Gods and Men easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Of Gods and Men end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Of Gods and Men violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Of Gods and Men scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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