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Of Gods and Men
Drama · History · 2010
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.
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Of Gods and Men
“In the face of terror, their greatest weapon was faith...”
2010 Drama · History 2h 0m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
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.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Of Gods and Men?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Xavier Beauvois
Written by
Xavier Beauvois · Étienne Comar
Lambert Wilson
Christian
Michael Lonsdale
Luc
Olivier Rabourdin
Christophe
Philippe Laudenbach
Célestin
Jacques Herlin
Amédée
Loïc Pichon
Jean-Pierre
Xavier Maly
Michel
Court is in session
Put Of Gods and Men on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.