Into Great Silence
"A meditation on life. A contemplation of time. Silence. Repetition. Rhythm."
Originally released in 2005. Into Great Silence is a documentary film. directed by Philip Gröning. With a runtime of 2h 42m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Synopsis
An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, but the Carthusians said they wanted time to think about it. The Carthusians finally contacted Gröning 16 years later to say they were now willing to permit Gröning to shoot the movie, if he was still interested.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
2h 42m
162 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Philip-Gröning-Filmproduktion
- ARTE
- Bavaria Film
- Bavaria-Filmkunst Verleih
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Into Great Silence about?
An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, bu...
Who directed Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence was directed by Philip Gröning.
How long is Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).
When was Into Great Silence released?
Into Great Silence was released on September 4, 2005 in theaters.