Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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

With social, political, and personal lessons galore, this brilliant French production is short on words but long on  morel.  Beautifully photographed and masterfully orchestrated, this film should be watched by everyone.  Especially if you are negotiating international relations or if you are stuck in the middle between two warring tribes.  Or if you are a Christian or Muslim.

Lambert Wilson and Michael Lonsdale leads a brilliant cast locals and French nationals.  There are so many characters to love here, and so many to wonder about.  Can terrorists and foreigners get along?

Watch this movie with someone who will enjoy the lack of dialogue as much as the subtext.

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