The Place is Sacred Here (2011)

A documentary film on the theme of the Solovetsky Monastery – the first outpost of Christian and Russian culture in the harsh Pomerania. About the great shrine of ancient holiness, martyrdom and new martyrdom. The story begins with the history of the monastery's creation, six centuries ago, since the appearance of the Venerable Savvati, Herman and Zosima on the island. The chronicle footage tells about the terrible period of the archipelago, when a special purpose camp was set up there since 1928, about the terrible suffering and torment that the prisoners endured. About monasticism, and, of course, about the present day of the monastery.

Director: Murad Ibragimbekov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Country: Kazakhstan
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Keywords

the solovetsky monastery, solovetsky islands, northern russia, christian citadel, soviet prison

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Place is Sacred Here about?
A documentary film on the theme of the Solovetsky Monastery – the first outpost of Christian and Russian culture in the harsh Pomerania. About the great shrine of ancient holiness, martyrdom and new martyrdom. The story begins with the history of the monastery's creation, six centuries ago, since the appearance of the Venerable Savvati, Herman and Zosima on the island. The chronicle footage tells about the terrible period of the archipelago, when a special purpose camp was set up there since 1928, about the terrible suffering and torment that the prisoners endured. About monasticism, and, of course, about the present day of the monastery.
Who directed The Place is Sacred Here?
The Place is Sacred Here was directed by Murad Ibragimbekov.
How long is The Place is Sacred Here?
The Place is Sacred Here has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Place is Sacred Here?
The Place is Sacred Here is a Documentary film.
Where was The Place is Sacred Here produced?
The Place is Sacred Here was produced in Kazakhstan.