7.5/10
France's entry in the Best Foreign Oscar race, which also won director Xavier Beauvois the Grand Prix at Cannes. It tells the true story of seven monks in Algeria who are taken hostage by the Armed Islamic Group of Algeria. The film focuses on the days leading up to their inevitable fate, and is a really nicely told, quietly moving portrayal of absolute faith. It was enjoyable but it didn't bowl me over - just a well done, satisfying movie. Lambert Wilson is also really good in the role of the head monk.
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