Review of Into Great Silence (2005) by Simply S — 01 Jan 2009
A three hour meditation on God, creation, prayer and sacrficie, told in nearly complete-silence. Philip Groning spent a year with a group of monks and the result is a documentary that invites us to contemplate their lives and meditate on our own lack of silence and discipline.
It's tempting to complain that the film doesn't give much background, but the point of the film is not the monks but rather on the issue of stilling oneself before God and not becoming encumbered with the things of this world.
It's a film that demands concentration and participation, and I found myself drawn into some deep introspection, meditation and even worship as the beautiful images played before me. Not for everyone, but those who are up to the challenge will find a film that is endlessly beautiful.
This review of Into Great Silence (2005) was written by Simply S on 01 Jan 2009.
Into Great Silence has generally received very positive reviews.
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