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Of Gods and Men (2010)

Of Gods and Men (2010)

Drama History

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

Release Date: 2010, September 8
Directors: Xavier Beauvois
Countries: France
Production: Why Not Productions, Armada Films, France 3 Cinéma
Cast: Arben Bajraktaraj, Olivier Rabourdin, Adel Bencherif, Goran Kostić, Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Xavier Maly, Abdelhafid Metalsi, Jacques Herlin, Fatima Herandi Raouya, Sabrina Ouazani, Jean-Marie Frin

Overview:

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, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.

Keywords:

based on true story religion terrorism evacuation hostage faith peace monk medicine protection sunrise koran algeria