Into Great Silence (2005)

A meditation on life. A contemplation of time. Silence. Repetition. Rhythm.

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An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, but the Carthusians said they wanted time to think about it. The Carthusians finally contacted Gröning 16 years later to say they were now willing to permit Gröning to shoot the movie, if he was still interested.

Director: Philip Gröning
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 162 min
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Screenplay

Music: Philip Gröning, Michael Busch
Cinematography: Philip Gröning
Editing: Philip Gröning
Production: Philip-Gröning-Filmproduktion, ARTE, Bavaria Film, Bavaria-Filmkunst Verleih
Country: Germany, Switzerland, France
Language: Français, Latin
Original Language: de

Keywords

meditation, season, faith, christianity, monk, bible, monastery, meal, catholic monastery, artfilm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Into Great Silence about?
An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, but the Carthusians said they wanted time to think about it. The Carthusians finally contacted Gröning 16 years later to say they were now willing to permit Gröning to shoot the movie, if he was still interested.
Who directed Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence was directed by Philip Gröning.
How long is Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence has a runtime of 2h 42m (162 minutes).
What genre is Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence is a Documentary film.
Where was Into Great Silence produced?
Into Great Silence was produced in Germany, Switzerland, France.