Of Gods and Men - Des hommes et des dieux (2:00) 2010

Of Gods and Men is based on the true event of the murder of French Trappist Monks during the Algerian Civil War in 1996. This movie was shot at an abandoned monastery in Morocco but made to look like the authentic Algerian monastery. This is a very quiet movie. It shows the eight monks in prayer, singing Gregorian chant, and working on their farm. Most of the dialogue revolves around whether the monks should leave and relocate to another African country. The monks have been living successfully with the Muslim residents but know they are in danger, especially after they help a wounded terrorist and also refuse the offer of Army protection.The men know that the villagers depend on them as more than 100 villagers visit their medical clinic daily.  This is a movie that has been nominated for awards in the Best Foreign Picture catagory and it is well made. This movie is not for everyone - it relies heavily on the contemplative nature of a small, close knit religous community.