Top Ten Monks
"Prayer on the pop charts."
Originally released in 2010. Top Ten Monks is a documentary film. directed by Dana Heinz Perry. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Cistercian monks of Austria are holy men who rise at 4:30 a.m., pray for more than four hours a day and have devoted their lives to God. They're also pop stars. This documentary offers a glimpse at the daily life of the joyous monks of Stift Heiligenkreuz Abbey whose recordings of their ethereal Gregorian chants have turned them into chart-topping music sensations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Perry Films Production
- HBO
- HBO Documentary Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Top Ten Monks about?
The Cistercian monks of Austria are holy men who rise at 4:30 a.m., pray for more than four hours a day and have devoted their lives to God. They're also pop stars. This documentary offers a glimps...
Who directed Top Ten Monks?
Top Ten Monks was directed by Dana Heinz Perry.
How long is Top Ten Monks?
Top Ten Monks has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Top Ten Monks released?
Top Ten Monks was released on December 22, 2010 in theaters.