Des hommes et des dieux (Of Gods and Men) (2010)






French drama based on the 1996 kidnapping and killing of seven monks in Algeria. A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.


Articles on Des hommes et des dieux (Of Gods and Men)

Jonathan Romney, Memento Mori, in: Sight & Sound, nr. 1 (January), 2011 pp. 50-53

Michael Kohler, Eine Wiedergeburt, "Von Menschen und Göttern", in: Filmdienst, nr. 26 (23. Dezember), 2010 pp. 10

Reviews

AE, Of Gods and Men, in: Empire, nr. 258 (December), 2010 pp. 59

Nicolas Rapold, Of Gods and Men, in: Filmcomment, nr. 1 (January/February), 2011 pp. 73

Nick de Semlyen, Of God and Men, in: Empire, nr. 263 (May), 2011 pp. 141 (DVD review)

Catherine Wheatley, Of Gods and Men, in: Sight & Sound, nr. 1 (January), 2011 pp. 77-78

Gerhard Midding, Von Menschen und Göttern, in: epd Film, nr. 12, 2010 pp. 36-37