Of Gods and Men (2010)
Directed by Xavier Beauvois · 120 min · Drama, History
55.0 TOPICAL score · #1,587 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
Of Gods and Men (2010, directed by Xavier Beauvois) has a TOPICAL score of 55.0 - ranked 1,587 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on awards and critics, and lowest on cast. It won 5 awards from 17 nominations, including the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix. Critics: 92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2/10 critics' average · Metacritic 86. Audiences: TMDB 6.7/10 (426 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 37 languages.
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- Critics92% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.2/10 critics' average · Metacritic 86
- AudienceTMDB 6.7/10 (426 ratings)
- Awards5 wins, 17 nominations - incl. Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix; César Award for Best Film; César Award for Best Cinematography
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 37 languages
- Still read6,895 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Lambert Wilson (actor #1,089), Michael Lonsdale (actor #925), Olivier Rabourdin, Philippe Laudenbach