Des hommes et des dieux

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

Mar 25 2011 PG-13 2h 2m
Drama, History

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.

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Plot

In 1996, in Algeria, eight French monks of The Monastery Notre-Dame de l'Atlas of Tibhirine have a simple life serving the poor community that was raised around the monastery. During the Algerian Civil War, they are threatened by terrorists but they decide to stay in the country and not return to France.

Written by

Xavier Beauvois, Etienne Comar

Directed by

Xavier Beauvois

Cast

Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Olivier Rabourdin

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

France Télévisions, Soficinéma 6, Cofinova 6, Cinémage 4, Armada Films, Why Not Productions

Languages

Français

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award20 wins & 30 nominations total

Trailers
Of Gods and Men | Official Trailer HD (2010)
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