Now and for all times (1993)
A description of a day in the life of the 'Sisters of Bethania'. The only convent of this small, contemplative congregation of Dominicans in Austria is situated in the rural remoteness of the village of Nestelbach, near Graz (Styria). Today there are eleven sisters living in a former country-castle, following the determination of their order in strict cloisterly regularity. Significant for the mystic-contemplative existence of the Bethanians are the vivid, daily mechanics and the ritualized form of their life, the sequence and the systematics of practice, introspection, (keeping) silence, change and return of the hourly prayers, of the times of daily work and chores in the house and garden and the silent presence in the chapel.
Director: Astrid Ofner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 42 min
Release Date: February 2, 1993
Screenplay
Cinematography: Sophie Maintigneux
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Astrid Ofner
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Now and for all times about?
- A description of a day in the life of the 'Sisters of Bethania'. The only convent of this small, contemplative congregation of Dominicans in Austria is situated in the rural remoteness of the village of Nestelbach, near Graz (Styria). Today there are eleven sisters living in a former country-castle, following the determination of their order in strict cloisterly regularity. Significant for the mystic-contemplative existence of the Bethanians are the vivid, daily mechanics and the ritualized form of their life, the sequence and the systematics of practice, introspection, (keeping) silence, change and return of the hourly prayers, of the times of daily work and chores in the house and garden and the silent presence in the chapel.
- Who directed Now and for all times?
- Now and for all times was directed by Astrid Ofner.
- How long is Now and for all times?
- Now and for all times has a runtime of 42m (42 minutes).
- What genre is Now and for all times?
- Now and for all times is a Documentary film.
- Where was Now and for all times produced?
- Now and for all times was produced in Austria.