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Of Gods and Men

Original title: Des hommes et des dieux
  • 20102010
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 2m
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7.2/10
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Of Gods and Men (2010)
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Under threat by fundamentalist terrorists, a group of Trappist monks stationed with an impoverished Algerian community must decide whether to leave or stay.Under threat by fundamentalist terrorists, a group of Trappist monks stationed with an impoverished Algerian community must decide whether to leave or stay.Under threat by fundamentalist terrorists, a group of Trappist monks stationed with an impoverished Algerian community must decide whether to leave or stay.
IMDb RATING
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16K
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POPULARITY
21,066
894
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    • Director
      • Xavier Beauvois
    • Writers
      • Xavier Beauvois(adaptation)
      • Etienne Comar(scenario)
    • Stars
      • Lambert Wilson
      • Michael Lonsdale
      • Olivier Rabourdin
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Xavier Beauvois
    • Writers
      • Xavier Beauvois(adaptation)
      • Etienne Comar(scenario)
    • Stars
      • Lambert Wilson
      • Michael Lonsdale
      • Olivier Rabourdin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 97User reviews
    • 190Critic reviews
    • 86Metascore
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 20 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Michael Lonsdale, Jean-Marie Frin, Philippe Laudenbach, Xavier Maly, Loïc Pichon, Olivier Rabourdin, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Michael Lonsdale, Philippe Laudenbach, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Michael Lonsdale and Jacques Herlin in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Jean-Marie Frin, Philippe Laudenbach, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Michael Lonsdale, Jacques Herlin, Jean-Marie Frin, Philippe Laudenbach, Xavier Maly, Loïc Pichon, Olivier Rabourdin, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Michael Lonsdale in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Sabrina Ouazani in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Michael Lonsdale and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Jacques Herlin, Jean-Marie Frin, Philippe Laudenbach, Olivier Perrier, Loïc Pichon, Olivier Rabourdin, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Michael Lonsdale, Jacques Herlin, Jean-Marie Frin, Philippe Laudenbach, Xavier Maly, Loïc Pichon, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)
    Jacques Herlin, Jean-Marie Frin, Philippe Laudenbach, Xavier Maly, Loïc Pichon, Olivier Rabourdin, and Lambert Wilson in Of Gods and Men (2010)

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    Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson
    • Christian
    Michael Lonsdale
    Michael Lonsdale
    • Luc
    Olivier Rabourdin
    Olivier Rabourdin
    • Christophe
    Philippe Laudenbach
    Philippe Laudenbach
    • Célestin
    Jacques Herlin
    Jacques Herlin
    • Amédée
    Loïc Pichon
    • Jean-Pierre
    Xavier Maly
    Xavier Maly
    • Michel
    Jean-Marie Frin
    • Paul
    Abdelhafid Metalsi
    • Nouredine
    Sabrina Ouazani
    Sabrina Ouazani
    • Rabbia
    Abdellah Moundy
    • Omar
    • (as Abdallah Moundy)
    Olivier Perrier
    Olivier Perrier
    • Bruno
    Farid Larbi
    Farid Larbi
    • Ali Fayattia
    Adel Bencherif
    Adel Bencherif
    • Le terroriste
    Benaïssa Ahaouari
    • Sidi Larbi
    Idriss Karimi
    • Hadji
    Abdellah Chakiri
    • Le colonel
    Goran Kostic
    Goran Kostic
    • Le chef de chantier croate
    • Director
      • Xavier Beauvois
    • Writers
      • Xavier Beauvois(adaptation) (dialogue)
      • Etienne Comar(scenario)
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    • Trivia
      Once the screenplay was completed, it was sent to the relatives of the monks to receive their approval.
    • Goofs
      When Luc leans against the painting, his face and left hand touch it noticeably higher in the close-up than during the preceding shot.
    • Quotes

      Christian: [Voice-over] Should it ever befall me, and it could happen today, to be a victim of the terrorism swallowing up all foreigners here, I would like my community, my church, my family, to remember that my life was given to God and to this country. That the Unique Master of all life was no stranger to this brutal departure. And that my death is the same as so many other violent ones, consigned to the apathy of oblivion. I've lived enough to know, I am complicit in the evil that, alas, prevails over the world and the evil that will smite me blindly. I could never desire such a death. I could never feel gladdened that these people I love be accused randomly of my murder. I know the contempt felt for people here, indiscriminately. And I know how Islam is distorted by certain Islamism. This country, and Islam, for me are something different. They're a body and a soul. My death, of course, will quickly vindicate those who call me naïve or idealistic, but they must know that I will be freed of a burning curiosity and, God willing, will immerse my gaze in the Father's and contemplate with him his children of Islam as he sees them. This thank you which encompasses my entire life includes you, of course, friends of yesterday and today, and you too, friend of the last minute, who knew not what you were doing. Yes, to you as well I address this thank you and this farewell which you envisaged. May we meet again, happy thieves in Paradise, if it pleases God the Father of us both. Amen. Insha'Allah.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Cannes Film Festival 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Seigneur, Ouvre Mes Lèvres
      Written by Joseph Gelineau

      (c) Tous droits réservés

    User reviews97

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    8/10
    Flawed, but powerful and important
    I seem to fall between the two camps of critical reaction. The majority who feel this is a classic, great film, or a sizable minority who call the film boring, historically inaccurate, and all surface.

    I find myself agreeing with some points made by the critics, e.g., being bothered that the film never really examines how hated the French were for their earlier colonialism. That larger context is part of what makes these Brothers targets. One passing mention is hardly enough to deal with a huge element of the underpinnings of the story.

    You could use it to make the Brothers seem even more brave and to more deeply understand that they took a risk to reach out and just be there even before things get 'bad', and/or to make the hatred they faced from the terrorists and the Army not just seem random.

    To be clear, that hatred is unforgivable. But understanding how something happened, or why your enemy hates you doesn't equal forgiving terrorism. But is part of the path to peace. And it is something these wise, well read monks would have known about and must have been part of their thoughts and discussions, though its largely avoided here.

    I also agree that the film is slow in parts, sometimes needed to establish the rhythm of the monks' lives, but other times getting repetitive with no seeming advantage.

    In addition, besides the two main characters, the other monks are largely one-note sketches, and the sudden turn around of those who wanted to leave – maybe the most fascinating action in the film - is largely under explored, Some of the time spent used on repeated rituals or re-tread conversations could have been used to deepen the understanding of those men and their heartrending confusion.

    It also bothered me that those who wanted to leave are never given the strong or convincing arguments they easily could have. They're almost made to seem cowardly, or 'wrong'. The film could have gone further in it's compassion towards these men, and understanding that this was a complex decision, even on a theological level. When does God want us to martyr ourselves and when would God rather we not sacrifice the gift of life to find a way to live to fight another day? I can think of a number of third choices between surrender and simply running away. These men must have examined those options, but there is little sign of it here. I have no problem with the film's conclusion, but I wish it had felt both sides presented with equal weight and seriousness, as I assume must have happened among the real monks.

    But my biggest problem is that the film's style, while inviting thought, is somewhat emotionally distancing, so while my brain was deeply engaged, my heart was less than I wish it was. I wanted to weep for these men and for the world, but I found myself more caught in mind than in emotions. I believe the story was strong enough to carry both.

    Now, all that said, I still think, unlike many of the professional critics that raised these points, that this is a very, very good film, made with intelligence and passion. It is visually simple but stunning to look at. Its slow pace adds to the meditative, un-Hollywood feel that eschews inflating drama for its own sake, and allows us a taste of the peace these men experience by living in their simple, giving way, even in the midst of war. And there are scenes of sheer brilliance, where whole stories are told on peoples' faces with little or no dialogue. Scenes where a combination of photography and acting capture a huge range of complex emotions. We watch fear, joy, transcendence, defeat, and loss run through the hearts of these men within seconds of each other without a word needing to be said, That is film-making of a high order.

    Ultimately, this is a film that deserves and needs to be seen. A plea for peace and courage in the face of hatred. But that doesn't mean it isn't a flawed work, or that acknowledging those flaws dismisses those very good things the film does accomplish.
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    • Dec 17, 2011

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    • Release date
      • March 25, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook (France)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Tanrılar ve İnsanlar
    • Filming locations
      • Tioumliline Monastery, Azrou, Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Why Not Productions
      • Armada Films
      • France 3 Cinéma
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,951,596
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $308,895
      • Feb 27, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,803,417
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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