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Nestled deep in the postcard-perfect French Alps, the Grande Chartreuse is considered one of the world s most ascetic monasteries. In 1984, German filmmaker Philip Gröning wrote to the Carthusian order for permission to make a documentary about them. They said they would get back to him. Sixteen years later, they were ready. Gröning, sans crew or artificial lighting, lived in the monks quarters for six months filming their daily prayers, tasks, rituals and rare outdoor excursions. This transcendent, closely observed film seeks to embody a monastery, rather than simply depict one it has no score, no voiceover and no archival footage. What remains is stunningly elemental: time, space and light. (texto oficial do distribuidor)
(mais)Prémios
- vitória
- nomeações
European Film Awards
- 2006 - Philip Gröning (Best Documentary Film)
German Film Awards
- 2006 - Andres Pfäffli, Elda Guidinetti, Michael Weber, Philip Gröning (Best Feature Documentary)
Venice Film Festival
- 2005 - Philip Gröning (Orizzonti Award for Best Film)
Sundance Film Festival
- 2006 - Philip Gröning (World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award)
- 2006 - Philip Gröning (World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary)