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10 November 2005 (Germany) moreTagline:
A unique, transcendent and transporting cinematic eventPlot:
An examination of life inside the Grande Chartreuse, the head monastery of the reclusive Carthusian Order in France. | full synopsisAwards:
6 wins & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
A brilliant exposition of law, truth (realism) and grace. more (44 total)Additional Details
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169 min | Canada:164 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Color:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | UK:U | Germany:o.Al. | Portugal:M/6 | Argentina:AtpFilming Locations:
Grande Chartreuse, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, Isère, FranceFun Stuff
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Blind Monk: Why be afraid of death? It is the fate of all humans. The closer one brings oneself to God, the happier one is. It is the end of our lives. The closer one brings oneself to God, the happier one is, the faster one hurries to meet Him. One should have no fear of death. On the contrary! For us, it is a great joy to find a Father once again. moreFAQ
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If you want to see the contemplative, Roman Catholic view of Christ's teachings, this is for your. If you want to see a truly natural and realistic movie without artificial lighting (except the electric lights already at the monastery) this is for you. This movie is an absolute must for people who want to see what can been done just by taking a camera into the field and shooting. The message is simple and repeated over and over again because the contemplative life is simple and they spend their days trying to "grasp that which cannot be grasped": "Grace" and God. This movie is a must for those who think that Catholicism is too mystical. It clearly describes the simple beliefs of the contemplative life: that as one abandons one's attachments to things and the material world, one is seduced into the nirvana of religious enlightenment. During the final scene with the blind monk, an interesting comment is made on body sculpting, plastic surgery and other techniques that make one appear younger than one is. Incidentally, a Hindu or Buddhist would find the Christian view of nirvana described in this movie very interesting and the contemplative Christian path astonishingly similar to the contemplative Hindu and Buddhist paths.