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Into Great Silence
Documentary

INTO GREAT SILENCE

"A meditation on life. A contemplation of time. Silence. Repetition. Rhythm."

20052h 42m6.9 TMDb

Directed by Philip Gröning

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An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, but the Carthusians said they wanted time to think about it.

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5.7
Complexity9
Humor5
Realism10
Action5
Darkness5

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Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • viewers who enjoy immersive, epic experiences

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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