Review of Of Gods and Men (2010) by Edgar C — 19 Jul 2013
"Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction.".
Winner of the Grand Prize of the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival of 2010, Des hommes et des dieux is a striking testament of faith and human perseverance in extremely dangerous environments. The arguments regarding whether the monastery held a correct religion approved by God's Word is irrelevant; this beautifully shot jewel stands as another proof of the power of love towards humanity, as a parable of the Good Shepherd, as a moving feature film of great power without the need of resorting to melodramatic elements. Its universal message transcends political and religious boundaries.
Remember that love is eternal hope.
Monk Christian.
80/100.
This review of Of Gods and Men (2010) was written by Edgar C on 19 Jul 2013.
Of Gods and Men has generally received positive reviews.
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