German writer and director Philip Gröning made a unique documentary about spirituality after getting access into one of the most reclusive monasteries in the world, the Grande Chartreuse, the head monastery of the reclusive Carthusian Order in France. The story behind the film is fascinating as the film itself. After asking permission to film, Gröning had to wait 16 years and then he had to prepare a year for the 6 months invite since he couldn't take any crew with him. All the limitations made him to make a riveting film without any narration, music or subtitles that allows those willing to take a journey into the life of monks that's out of this world literally. The breath taking setting makes the documentary a sublime experience. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Into Great Silence
German writer and director Philip Gröning made a unique documentary about spirituality after getting access into one of the most reclusive monasteries in the world, the Grande Chartreuse, the head monastery of the reclusive Carthusian Order in France. The story behind the film is fascinating as the film itself. After asking permission to film, Gröning had to wait 16 years and then he had to prepare a year for the 6 months invite since he couldn't take any crew with him. All the limitations made him to make a riveting film without any narration, music or subtitles that allows those willing to take a journey into the life of monks that's out of this world literally. The breath taking setting makes the documentary a sublime experience. YRCinema's coverage of films on DVD.
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