Review of Into Great Silence (2005) by Bryan S — 17 Aug 2008

As close as you'd get to meditation in film form. Absolutely beautiful and strangely compelling.

This review of Into Great Silence (2005) was written by Bryan S on 17 Aug 2008.

Into Great Silence has generally received very positive reviews.

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