Of Gods and Men

Name: Of Gods and Men
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2010-09-08
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.7

2010 · Movie · PG-13 · 120 min · ★ 6.7 · 89% critics

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In a remote monastery, a small community of monks lives peacefully alongside nearby villagers, offering help and care. When civil conflict and extremist threats close in, they face an agonizing choice between leaving for safety or staying true to their vows and their commitment to the people around them.

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Original title: Des hommes et des dieux
Years: 2010
Release date: 2010-09-08
Language: French
Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 120 min
Max quality: SD
Critic score: 89/100
TMDB rating: 6.7/10 (416 votes)

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You’ll likely connect with this if you enjoy quiet, reflective dramas about faith, duty, and community under pressure, with long stretches of routine and contemplation; Not for you if you want fast pacing or clear-cut thrills like Caché.

Pros: moving moral dilemma; strong performances; immersive monastery routine | Cons: very slow pacing; repetitive prayer scenes; limited conflict context