@Sanbudweiser, who ever invaded Arabia Saudi or Iran? Exactly no one. Then why are they wishing death to Israel and the west. Please go ahead about the crusades which happened a thousand years ago. Not to mention why did the crusades happen? In case u didn't know the Muslims went there and conquered Jewish and christian lands. If Islam is so innocent then why have 99% of the last 10000 acts of terror been committed by Muslims or middle eastern decent ppl? Let's talk about Muslim turkey i
If it's fair to point out the violence and fundamentalism endemic in Islam, is it not also fair to perhaps point out that a lot of it is a result of violent European/Western/Christian imperialism during the 20th Century (and don't get me started on the Crusades). Can you blame a region for being poorly developed when 90% of its history involves invasion by bloodthirsty foreigners, be they Greek, British, French, Mongol, etc.? One should recognize context and the colonial history of Algeria.
"I’ve lived enough to know that I am complicit in the evil that, alas, prevails over the world and the evil that will smite me blindly. I could never desire such a death. I could never feel gladdened that these people I love be accused randomly of my murder. I know the contempt felt for the people here, indiscriminately. And I know how Islam is distorted by a certain Islamism. This country, and Islam, for me are something different. They’re a body and a soul."
they didn't show that the Algerians suffered from terrorism, i remember this period and we lived in terror every day, waiting for death ................ I HATE TERRORISM
anyone who dosent like this movie , just doesnt get it....its not about a religion , its about faith......and no one would volunteer to die for a faith they didnt believe in .....their faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ and its their love of Him that compelled them to stay .....non believers would run away ...those unsure of their faith would have run away ..but these precious monks who lived their faith in prayer and works......now enjoy their reward ..in the presence of the Lord
Any religion. Sure, many religious people are "moderate" but, when it comes to condoning massacre that would otherwise be condemned, the reasons are religious almost all of the time. Take the Battle of Jericho, for instance, in Christianity.
It's like the old saying goes: With or without religion, you will have good people doing good things and bad people doing bad things. But for good people to do bad things, it takes religion.
@Kinin4 true enough. But some would say that for bad people to do good things, it takes religion as well. Religion is more like play, music and community organizing - culture itself. It can't effectively be distinguished from the work that human beings do.
And then there are bad people who do bad things and then blame religion; or they justify it by saying they want to rid the world of religion itself.
@Kinin4 I think you are conflating religion = delusion. The evidence is that people have all sorts of delusions, whether religious or not. You would also have to make the argument that the church has never ever done a single good thing. This would be a fairly extreme, unsubstantiated claim. Further more, "good" people do all sorts of bad things in other kinds of institutions. I suggest you think harder about what religion is.
People have done both good and bad things in the name of delusions. The real question is whether there is a logical pathway from delusions to atrocities, and if history is consistent with that pathway.
@Kinin4 There may be a logical pathway from delusions to atrocities, it not the only pathway. Not all atrocities have been caused by delusions. Was Genghis Khan deluded? Or simply executing his enemies? He surely didn't need religion. People can be monsters even without the supernatural. Mao, Stalin, Ayn Rand, for example. "Religion" (whatever that is) has no monopoly on violence.
I consider all atrocities to have been done in the name of delusions; whether they be delusions of grandeur, delusions of oppression, religious delusion, or whatnot.
I simply consider religion to be one kind of delusion; and there certainly is a logical pathway (both dialectically and historically) from it to atrocities. That is my only point.
For me, those atheists who blame every social problem on religion (especially Catholicism in America) are irresponsible and ignorant because they simply ignore other factors that cause the social problems, vice, and corruption and blaming religion is the easiest way.
@Ozzi386 F**k religion? That's a bit like saying "f**k political ideologies." Which religion are you talking about? As far as I'm concerned, there are different religions which have absolutely nothing in common. For example, Christianity does not condone Jihad and does not teach heart-sacrifices like the Aztecs do. Do you know the difference between generals and specifics? Hmm?
The priests were not murdered by any religion, they were murdered by religious extremists. Every religion has it's fanatics, and in case you didn't know even Christianity has it's hateful and violent wackos . . . . When Christian extremists murder people does that mean that "Christianity" murders them? Of course not. Grow up.
they were murdered by that shit religion spare me your pathetic atempt to be in the moral highground
when the fuck do christians extremist murder people? is there even such a thing as a christian extremist? i think the only 1 who needs to grow up is you but to make you seem less ridiculous i will say that for every 1000 islamic extremist murderers there "might" be one christian crazy murdering fuck. your fucking funny kid
@dangflo Yes. Anders. Who didn't actually bring up the fact of being a Christian. Where did Christ ever teach us to massacre a bunch of campers? Hmm? And don't cite the Old Testament. That would only show one's ignorance of the canon of scriptures.
[-Where did Christ ever teach us to massacre a bunch of campers? Hmm? And don't cite the Old Testament. That would only show one's ignorance of the canon of scriptures.-]
But to ignore the fact that god condoned the massacre of women and children in said Old Testament is to show a salad-bar-type approach to the Bible. Even if Jesus supposedly "negates" the Old Testament, then we have the issue of "Why have it in the first place? It is filled with ATROCIOUS morals."
you see its all in what the religion teaches and what the culture teaches do me a favor read the coran learn history and open your eyes to the events of the past 20 years litle man.
what a wonderful film . it is about the true meaning of The Incarnation of Jesus . it is the pure essence of God's presence in our humanity and how we respond. it is about forgiuveness and recionciliation . it contrasts the stages of the Mass with what is happening ion the monk's lives and in the muslim community which they are serving. iit is about true faith, humanity and love. a swonderful film for our troubled times .
I watched that film, but I am wondering about the setting. Why were there rarely young males in that Algerian village? Do young Algerians move to the towns and France for works and does that reflect what happens to Algeria 20 years ago?
I ordered it but I won't get it until may :( sad isn't it ! My friend is watched at thisisawesomemovie (dot) com, but that's not great quality, and that's a fact.
Best movie I have seen in years....and being a long time practitioner of meditation I loved every second of silence......which this film is filled with.
@newtochrist, I found it very moving and considering that it was based in areal life even more haunting. The fact that they faced the unknown with thier faith as their only shield against the violence & madness of the rest of the world is stagering. THir message of finding hope & peace between seamingly impossible sides to reconcile is very difficult. The last words they give at the final scene are very moving and the film is very well done.
Just watched this film today. It was absolutely incredible. I don't know how it can possibly be NOT nominated for an Oscar. Such an emotional and powerful film.
@Nutterbutterz95 I think you like it because it's been made popular by being the background music in The King's Speech during it's most powerful scene. That subtle connection makes it very enjoyable, especially if you watched the oscars.
That is the second movement of Beethoven's 7th symphony. I also love it, and it has been used to great effect in a lot of movies. If you can find "Photographing Fairies," (a good movie), you will hear it again. Google to find what other films it's been used in - it's excellent!
This film is pure shit, its about gays who live in a monastery and suck each others dicks while masturbating.
warglow 2 days ago
@Sanbudweiser, who ever invaded Arabia Saudi or Iran? Exactly no one. Then why are they wishing death to Israel and the west. Please go ahead about the crusades which happened a thousand years ago. Not to mention why did the crusades happen? In case u didn't know the Muslims went there and conquered Jewish and christian lands. If Islam is so innocent then why have 99% of the last 10000 acts of terror been committed by Muslims or middle eastern decent ppl? Let's talk about Muslim turkey i
ericcruzstealth 3 weeks ago
If it's fair to point out the violence and fundamentalism endemic in Islam, is it not also fair to perhaps point out that a lot of it is a result of violent European/Western/Christian imperialism during the 20th Century (and don't get me started on the Crusades). Can you blame a region for being poorly developed when 90% of its history involves invasion by bloodthirsty foreigners, be they Greek, British, French, Mongol, etc.? One should recognize context and the colonial history of Algeria.
Sanbud 3 weeks ago
@Sanbud To quote the spiritual testament of prior Christian de Chergé, bravely written in the face of death:
Sanbud 3 weeks ago
"I’ve lived enough to know that I am complicit in the evil that, alas, prevails over the world and the evil that will smite me blindly. I could never desire such a death. I could never feel gladdened that these people I love be accused randomly of my murder. I know the contempt felt for the people here, indiscriminately. And I know how Islam is distorted by a certain Islamism. This country, and Islam, for me are something different. They’re a body and a soul."
Sanbud 3 weeks ago
they didn't show that the Algerians suffered from terrorism, i remember this period and we lived in terror every day, waiting for death ................ I HATE TERRORISM
me31109 1 month ago
anyone who dosent like this movie , just doesnt get it....its not about a religion , its about faith......and no one would volunteer to die for a faith they didnt believe in .....their faith is in the Lord Jesus Christ and its their love of Him that compelled them to stay .....non believers would run away ...those unsure of their faith would have run away ..but these precious monks who lived their faith in prayer and works......now enjoy their reward ..in the presence of the Lord
usnavymom1958 1 month ago
what is the name of the song? it's driving me mad.
fmdpole1324 1 month ago
@fmdpole1324 Beethoven's symphony no. 7 second movement. It drives me mad too. Lol.
ceamean 1 month ago
monks are cultists
TheMessanjah 2 months ago
@TheMessanjah shut up loser
mintoffjan 2 months ago
thought this was an amazing film
pamchirathivat 2 months ago
Fuck religion.
ChuckS117 3 months ago
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@mige131 Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Opus 92
pablolopez26 3 months ago
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spiderman43429 4 months ago
What is the music played in the trailer? Not the chanting, but the orchestral music.
mige131 4 months ago
@mige131 not sure, but the same score is also the main score in the beautiful film The Fall!
gringoloco87 3 months ago
@mige131 Beethoven's symphony no. 7, second movement, 'andante'.
TheCriticsAreRaving 2 months ago
Film stupendo, assolutamente da vedere!
forzalane1 4 months ago
I hope they are dead on end of movie :]
fadderto 5 months ago
@fadderto i hope you go jump off a bridge... XD
Lelouch799 5 months ago
Any religion. Sure, many religious people are "moderate" but, when it comes to condoning massacre that would otherwise be condemned, the reasons are religious almost all of the time. Take the Battle of Jericho, for instance, in Christianity.
It's like the old saying goes: With or without religion, you will have good people doing good things and bad people doing bad things. But for good people to do bad things, it takes religion.
Kinin4 5 months ago
@Kinin4 true enough. But some would say that for bad people to do good things, it takes religion as well. Religion is more like play, music and community organizing - culture itself. It can't effectively be distinguished from the work that human beings do.
And then there are bad people who do bad things and then blame religion; or they justify it by saying they want to rid the world of religion itself.
papagawain 4 months ago
@papagawain
[-But some would say that for bad people to do good things, it takes religion as well-]
Delusions do that to people. :/
Admirable as that result is, it is few and far between.
No "bad" person has ever changed the world for the better because of religion.
There are, however, "good" people who have committed atrocities in the name of religion.
There's just a logical pathway.
Kinin4 4 months ago
@Kinin4 I think you are conflating religion = delusion. The evidence is that people have all sorts of delusions, whether religious or not. You would also have to make the argument that the church has never ever done a single good thing. This would be a fairly extreme, unsubstantiated claim. Further more, "good" people do all sorts of bad things in other kinds of institutions. I suggest you think harder about what religion is.
papagawain 3 months ago
@papagawain
People have done both good and bad things in the name of delusions. The real question is whether there is a logical pathway from delusions to atrocities, and if history is consistent with that pathway.
The answer is "yes" on both counts.
Kinin4 3 months ago
@Kinin4 There may be a logical pathway from delusions to atrocities, it not the only pathway. Not all atrocities have been caused by delusions. Was Genghis Khan deluded? Or simply executing his enemies? He surely didn't need religion. People can be monsters even without the supernatural. Mao, Stalin, Ayn Rand, for example. "Religion" (whatever that is) has no monopoly on violence.
papagawain 3 months ago
@papagawain
I consider all atrocities to have been done in the name of delusions; whether they be delusions of grandeur, delusions of oppression, religious delusion, or whatnot.
I simply consider religion to be one kind of delusion; and there certainly is a logical pathway (both dialectically and historically) from it to atrocities. That is my only point.
Kinin4 3 months ago
@papagawain
For me, those atheists who blame every social problem on religion (especially Catholicism in America) are irresponsible and ignorant because they simply ignore other factors that cause the social problems, vice, and corruption and blaming religion is the easiest way.
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..... Marc Duveyrier!!!! :o
MushyAlchemist 5 months ago
Religion is always the difference between condemning massacre and condoning it. :/
Kinin4 6 months ago
@Kinin4 Which religion? Be specific. There are different religions with different teachings.
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Kinin4 5 months ago
The Koran is a made up book. Get the Bible read that if you want accuracy little man! Ha!
melissamassagesme 6 months ago
@melissamassagesme
lol, irony
warwize 6 months ago
@melissamassagesme you my friend are either a professional troll or just plain stupid
Doever 6 months ago
@melissamassagesme
fuck religion! :)
Ozzi386 5 months ago
@Ozzi386 F**k religion? That's a bit like saying "f**k political ideologies." Which religion are you talking about? As far as I'm concerned, there are different religions which have absolutely nothing in common. For example, Christianity does not condone Jihad and does not teach heart-sacrifices like the Aztecs do. Do you know the difference between generals and specifics? Hmm?
jardeytrue 5 months ago
@melissamassagesme
lol hahahahahahhah bible and accuracy in the same sentence roflmao oxymoron much wow
the OT, the NT and the Quran are based on the same ideology you foolish sheep....same misogynistic, misguided patriarchal doodie, different pile...
I'm so sorry melissa.....
MsLadyoftheNorth 5 months ago
When will I have to watch an ad to see the ad before the ad?
trakkaton 6 months ago
Great movie.
wellingtonsc75 7 months ago
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icurrah 7 months ago
i can always trust sony classics
TheChewy94 7 months ago
@TheChewy94 This is true. They seem to always pick up good films.
MuleTubeLive 6 months ago
poor dudes murdered by the religion of peace [sarcasm]
albericosa 7 months ago
The priests were not murdered by any religion, they were murdered by religious extremists. Every religion has it's fanatics, and in case you didn't know even Christianity has it's hateful and violent wackos . . . . When Christian extremists murder people does that mean that "Christianity" murders them? Of course not. Grow up.
icurrah 7 months ago 7
@icurrah
they were murdered by that shit religion spare me your pathetic atempt to be in the moral highground
when the fuck do christians extremist murder people? is there even such a thing as a christian extremist? i think the only 1 who needs to grow up is you but to make you seem less ridiculous i will say that for every 1000 islamic extremist murderers there "might" be one christian crazy murdering fuck. your fucking funny kid
albericosa 7 months ago
@albericosa NORWAY "ANDERS BREVIK" ....the end.
dangflo 6 months ago
@dangflo
jajajaaaaaaaaaa pathetic take a look at the whole story shithead
albericosa 6 months ago
@dangflo Yes. Anders. Who didn't actually bring up the fact of being a Christian. Where did Christ ever teach us to massacre a bunch of campers? Hmm? And don't cite the Old Testament. That would only show one's ignorance of the canon of scriptures.
jardeytrue 5 months ago
@jardeytrue
[-Where did Christ ever teach us to massacre a bunch of campers? Hmm? And don't cite the Old Testament. That would only show one's ignorance of the canon of scriptures.-]
But to ignore the fact that god condoned the massacre of women and children in said Old Testament is to show a salad-bar-type approach to the Bible. Even if Jesus supposedly "negates" the Old Testament, then we have the issue of "Why have it in the first place? It is filled with ATROCIOUS morals."
Kinin4 5 months ago
you see its all in what the religion teaches and what the culture teaches do me a favor read the coran learn history and open your eyes to the events of the past 20 years litle man.
albericosa 7 months ago
@icurrah thank you for speaking some truth lol
hukep1 7 months ago
@icurrah Every Muslim is a Fanatic... Grow Up.
eraser695 1 month ago
Deeply moving!!!
paesano101 7 months ago
sorry about the spelling but iwas so moved by the film that i wanted to post and forgot to check spelling.
bozzietotesful 8 months ago
what a wonderful film . it is about the true meaning of The Incarnation of Jesus . it is the pure essence of God's presence in our humanity and how we respond. it is about forgiuveness and recionciliation . it contrasts the stages of the Mass with what is happening ion the monk's lives and in the muslim community which they are serving. iit is about true faith, humanity and love. a swonderful film for our troubled times .
bozzietotesful 8 months ago 17
@bozzietotesful Couldn't have put it better myself! Thanks!
wesleyrocks1738 1 month ago
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american rednecks said this movie sucks
folladordeprostis 8 months ago
All religions are evil.
tpjl25 8 months ago
@tpjl25 so so true
hahahahahah86 7 months ago
I watched that film, but I am wondering about the setting. Why were there rarely young males in that Algerian village? Do young Algerians move to the towns and France for works and does that reflect what happens to Algeria 20 years ago?
inferno0020 8 months ago
be more extraordinary if it was in English...
dannyoif04 8 months ago
@dannyoif04 ...why would it be in English? Does English make pooping in a can more extraordinary?
Digdigs2 8 months ago
@dannyoif04 It'd be more extraordinary if you understood French.
Disneytv4me 8 months ago
God bless - fantastic film.
tranceoholic 9 months ago
I am very surprised that the French made this film. I think the they don't like the Catholic in general.
inferno0020 9 months ago
@inferno0020 It's not about Catholicism, it's about faith.
cosmicfrank 8 months ago 2
@inferno0020 they don't like muslims,just like americans dislike muslims too
folladordeprostis 8 months ago
An extraordinary film,
Piedra33 9 months ago
4 stars Short Video
anthony66363 9 months ago
Beautiful!
zildjianbronze 9 months ago
This looks SO AMAZING!
Sunnyboy0294 10 months ago
Chasbo and Super Stabman = summed themselves up with their own comments=
idiots and shit!
SUKHDEVDAIL 10 months ago 2
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Religion is idiocy.
chasbo13 10 months ago
@chasbo13 , you are right. As stated by St. Paul: "but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles"
jaramillojuan 10 months ago
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Lol this film is fucking shit!
SuperStabman 10 months ago
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@SuperStabman You haven't seen it yet have you? This film has won a lot of awards so maybe it's alright.
Christusolus 9 months ago
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I want to watch the last part, but I would cry my eyes out and I wouldn't know what is going on...) Film is available here thisisawesomemovie,coom
mizabogdan 10 months ago
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I ordered it but I won't get it until may :( sad isn't it ! My friend is watched at thisisawesomemovie (dot) com, but that's not great quality, and that's a fact.
mizabogdan 10 months ago
Best movie I have seen in years....and being a long time practitioner of meditation I loved every second of silence......which this film is filled with.
gibbygib7 10 months ago 8
Waiting to see this!
KimmoPT 10 months ago
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Islam is the right
alkawn 11 months ago
poor people , the end just broke my heart , specially when i knew it was based on true story
newtochrist 11 months ago
@newtochrist, I found it very moving and considering that it was based in areal life even more haunting. The fact that they faced the unknown with thier faith as their only shield against the violence & madness of the rest of the world is stagering. THir message of finding hope & peace between seamingly impossible sides to reconcile is very difficult. The last words they give at the final scene are very moving and the film is very well done.
Wolfen443 11 months ago 2
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@Wolfen443 Thanks for sharing! I keep reading great things about this film, so now I'm really excited to see it.
RanMouri82 11 months ago
Maybe it was his reflection in the mirror while he was making the Sign of the Cross?
takinahud 11 months ago
Outstanding film!
Shalimarfemme 11 months ago
Was this one of the trailers at the start of Tropic Thunder?
MrDerekMonty 11 months ago
@MrDerekMonty I believe this is the prequel to Satan's Alley...
seftonovich 11 months ago
Great movie. Very well directed and diserving of all the good praise it gets. Good job :)
ZorenA65 11 months ago
1:35, makes the sign of the cross with the wrong hand wow.. lmao
tugsnap 11 months ago
@tugsnap it depends on if he is catholic or eastern orthodox
normgoat 11 months ago
@tugsnap
byzantine catholic
sololobo112 11 months ago
Just watched this film today. It was absolutely incredible. I don't know how it can possibly be NOT nominated for an Oscar. Such an emotional and powerful film.
737bigred 1 year ago 3
I really, really, REALLY like the background score for this trailer. Does anyone know what it's called? It starts at 0:42.
Nutterbutterz95 1 year ago 21
@Nutterbutterz95 It's the allegretto (second movement) of Beethoven's Seventh Symphony
curatorintraining 1 year ago 51
@Nutterbutterz95 It's Beethoven, Symphony 7, Allegretto, mvt 2
youtube.com/watch?v=4uOxOgm5jQ4&feature=related
mwswyers 1 year ago
@Nutterbutterz95 I think you like it because it's been made popular by being the background music in The King's Speech during it's most powerful scene. That subtle connection makes it very enjoyable, especially if you watched the oscars.
il3ss46 11 months ago
@il3ss46 Sir, I'll have you know that I have yet to see that movie, although I greatly would like to.
Nutterbutterz95 11 months ago
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@Nutterbutterz95 I would recommend it, it's a great movie.
il3ss46 11 months ago
@Nutterbutterz95, they also have some of the more hounting music from Swam Lake as well.
Wolfen443 11 months ago
@Nutterbutterz95 Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Opus 92 :)
LBlaine1225 10 months ago
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@Nutterbutterz95 are you telling me you don't know Beethoven?
GOCookingShow 9 months ago
@Nutterbutterz95
That is the second movement of Beethoven's 7th symphony. I also love it, and it has been used to great effect in a lot of movies. If you can find "Photographing Fairies," (a good movie), you will hear it again. Google to find what other films it's been used in - it's excellent!
darbycarswell 7 months ago
This feels like I'm watching a trailer for two movies! Reason: The music keeps reminding me of The King's Speech!
boratcomic 1 year ago