The Guardian (2020)
In a dilapidated village in south-eastern Turkey, a Syrian Orthodox nun endures alone with her animals. However strong the hostility of her predominantly Muslim neighbourhood may be: she won’t be driven out, for she has sworn to protect the church and not to leave the sacred place. This quietly filmed observation of everyday life focuses on an isolated woman who carries the pain of a whole community inside her.
Director: Martina Priessner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: October 27, 2020
Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Guardian about?
- In a dilapidated village in south-eastern Turkey, a Syrian Orthodox nun endures alone with her animals. However strong the hostility of her predominantly Muslim neighbourhood may be: she won’t be driven out, for she has sworn to protect the church and not to leave the sacred place. This quietly filmed observation of everyday life focuses on an isolated woman who carries the pain of a whole community inside her.
- Who directed The Guardian?
- The Guardian was directed by Martina Priessner.
- How long is The Guardian?
- The Guardian has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is The Guardian?
- The Guardian is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Guardian produced?
- The Guardian was produced in Germany.