Review of Into Great Silence (2005) by Pete S — 10 Jul 2007

Really quiet, really beautiful and really long. Fascinating.

This review of Into Great Silence (2005) was written by Pete S on 10 Jul 2007.

Into Great Silence has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Dave C (1,370) on 04 Mar 2011

I had to watch this for a theology class in high school. While the filming is great, watching the movie puts you to sleep. Silence is the key word…

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By Joni L (10) on 03 Sep 2008

Moeilijke film want lang en zonder actie. MAAR... de rust die zo over jou komt... TIP: bekijk deze film alleen en in de stilte van de nacht…

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By Sandy J (121) on 14 Aug 2008

Awesome photography....movie about monks life in a monastery...their daily routine...life in silence....some might fall asleep watching it…

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By Scott K (649) on 02 Nov 2011

Wonderful. The signs are not to be questioned, we are. A stunning vision of the sacramentality of all life…

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By Jack B (950) on 15 Jan 2009

This is perhaps one of the most contemplative movies I have ever seen…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 10 Jul 2011

This is not really a movie you see. It is giving time for God to take a transparent look at you…

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By Zeke T (48) on 31 Jan 2012

They weren't kidding when they said Into Great Silence. But seriously, the sledding down the mountain near the end was incredible and unexpected…

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By Annette S (81) on 22 Jan 2012

Yes, I can watch a movie for 2 hours that has no speaking, this film brings so much more to the screen than sound…

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By Amy P (296) on 19 Sep 2008

What a gem of a documentary! I have always been intrigued by the monastic way of life, and this depicts one of the ways to go about it. wonderful…

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By Bryan T (261) on 13 Aug 2011

Plot Synopsis: Monk sits down, Monk stands up, Monk walks through hall. etc. Snow falling is about the most exiting thing that happens…

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