Of Gods and Men

angelicidea

A worthy contemplation on society and how to treat those who break the order, even if you risk everything to follow your beliefs. Beautifully composed images and captivating tempo.

renovato

One of the most powerful movies I´ve ever seen. In a world of brutality makes you realize the power of tolerance.

Ouibonjour

That scene where the monks are quietly sitting around the table drinking wine and listening to that epic music and the camera is going around the table was one of the best things I have ever seen.

inquisita

to me it is a film about the personal choices of eight men. it is not an attempt to redeem the church, since the clerical discourse seems as fragmentary and optional today like any other subculture's, on the colorful market of beliefs and disbeliefs. the same deity that pushed some to kill pushed these not to.

Ally the Manic Listmaker

I was surprised that "Des hommes et des dieux" was France's submission. I wasn't planning to see it, but did. It's a remarkable movie. Inspiring. However, I don't think it was as good as "A Prophet", which was nominated for Best Foreign Picture, but didn't win. However, if there are weaker foreign films this year, I could picture this one winning. It is a bit slow in parts, but the message does get through.

Daniel S.

***1/2. Like many, I was filled with enthusiasm with the Last Supper scene. From that moment on, the film was perfect. Recommended.

tiagovitoria

A plenitude do ser humano num filme onde o fino véu da religião se dissolve no mais derradeiro poder da solidão. Mais forte do que a orla da violência, da guerra e do terrorismo, “Dos homens e dos Deuses” é uma viagem pelo escrutínio da serenidade, da compaixão e da luta pelos valores da fé cristã.

Matthew_Lucas

A thoughtful and complex take on Christian/Muslim relations and a lyrical evocation of selfless faith. It's a compelling true-life tale, with perhaps one of the most haunting final shots in recent memory.