Official Into Great Silence US Trailer

[bassbytes]

I'm an atheist, but I totally enjoyed this absorbing film. They are fully entitled to live their life this way if they choose to. Complete peaceful silence is so refreshing in today's increasingly noisy world. Good on ye lads !

[TruthAdamsSkull]

Incredible film. Watch it then go on a retreat yourself and experience true peace in a world of noise.

[TotallyYoursMary]

God used this movie and the Carthusian way of life to teach me how to pray all the time in my daily life as a business person

[xLoveWithZombie]

Why so serious.. people? why argue on youtube lmao... creeps..

[Drumsolotake1]

Christ is Risen! I can't wait to see this

[nicolarasta]

Money and economy are not the world. They are the worst part of it. Our false sense of freedom and libertinism cause starving, injustice, wars, etc.. Just open your minds and try to change perspective. Your small garden is not the whole universe.

[Tenfeyoya]

Grace from GOD !

[ammusi]

I went to an ashram for 10 days - with a vow of silence. After that I had a new found respect for these people. God Bless everyone - even if you don't believe - it doesn't matter. We're all here - let's be good to eachother.

[Charteuse8]

Vocation to the monastic life seems to me a very mysterious and unique calling. Why would one want to be stuck in one place with the same people day in and day out? One can't do it unless one feels that this is what he's supposed to do. Pray and pray and make sacrifices for others. Prayer is power and seems even more beautiful when one's not praying for himself alone. This is the beauty of these monks' vocation.

[yellowballpoets]

''Be still

and know that I am the Lord'' -Psalm 46:10

[espadan1]

my teacher made me and my class watch this as a punishment but i actually like it

[AureusVenerabilis]

@espadan1 What did you do if he decided to "punish" you this way? I saw this film a few times and it is still a blessing for me, not a punishment :-)

[StLeoAbbeyOblates]

As a Benedictine oblate the movie help me understand that silence frees the heart to listen. In listening, God illuminates.

[naterd00d]

wow

letting the fact that God doesnt exist go,

this is beautiful

downloading the movie now

[karkfump]

@naterd00d ....If God does not exist, then certainly everything about these men is morbid and repulsive beyond comprehension. They are little more than insane deviants frothing at the mouth with delusions.

[emerset]

@karkfump "morbid and repulsive beyond comprehension"? I could attack contemporary metropolitan life through a medical, psychological, or philosophical perspective hands down. But what is most repulsive about your comment is your dogmatic bigotism against any lifestyle different to yours.

[karkfump]

@emerset ...Where exactly do you see "dogmatic bigotism" in my comment? I admire the Carthusians as much as anyone and have considered the monastic life seriously many times, but my statement goes to the concept that the Carthusian life is somehow beautiful, even if "God doesn't exist." It is beautiful if God is real and faith arrives at the anticipated destination in the end, but if God is not real then the perceived beauty here is mere illusion! Is a serial killer immoral if there is no God?

[emerset]

@karkfump God may or very well may not "be real". You mentioned "perceived beauty" would be an illusion, but beauty is subjective. Beauty could be defined as "something that is attractive desirable or pleasing to the eyes" even to all the senses. If these Carthusians find happiness living their insanely healthy lifestyle in breathtaking nature, theyve got a heck of my admiration. Im not religious but why should these guys be attacked so viciously? The only important dif to a serial killer is the

[emerset]

@karkfump the sk causes harm to society. Believe in what you want, as long as it causes no harm toward society.

[karkfump]

@emerset Why would I be concerned about society if there is no God, no eternal life or judgment to come? Morality, or philanthropy is nothing more than an imposition and unreasonable expectation if one does not believe in the life to come. If beauty is subjective, then good and evil is subjective if I choose to accept the proposition that this life is all there is to it.

[Portubed]

@emerset You're such a product of post-modern consumerism and relativism that contradictions abound in what you say. To think of monastics as a "lifestyle" and to talk about it using oxymoronic expressions like "insanely healthy" open a small window into your confused, selfish world. I'm only trying to be kind to you by saying what I see is patently mistaken and disordered in the way you think (and probably the way you live). If you are searching for love, please don't give up. Peace.

[emerset]

@Portubed Let me know what you define the Carthusians as if you demonize the word "lifestyle"! "Insanely healthy" is an oxymoron but it's an expression, if you can't understand it, it was hyperbole to state how healthy the way Carthusians live are. To call me a product of post-consumerism I imagine a nimby Xbox addict. I defended not only Carthusians but all rural dwellers and you counter-attack by calling me a consumerism product? Do me a favour and read complete sentences before arguing.

[Portubed]

@emerset Let me know what you define by "demonization". You're a product because you look at this as a "lifestyle" from a consumer health perspective. You have no clue what these people are about, and you don't need me to define it as you can read about it yourself from their own sources. They aren't into this because they wish to be sustained by the world, they are rather responsible as caretakers because they know it doesn't belong to them and they were made for more. It flies over your head.

[emerset]

@Portubed I can aptly understand why Carthusians are who they are. I've mentioned quality-of-life, psychological well-being, medical health, & contemporary philosophical libertarianism only because to properly defend anyone or organization you have to defend it on these modern grounds. If you tried to defend them by "what it means to them" you'd lose the debate. Go on loving others & I'll aptly defend the Carthusians & you'll attack me for defending them using modern criteria. & get a dictionary

[Portubed]

@emerset I don't think the Carthusians need you defending them, in fact I think would smile sympathetically at your notion of "losing debates" as if it mattered to them. That might even be what they are looking for, to surrender all sort of debate and contention to a greater purpose. You don't get it at all. I have about half a dozen dictionaries, not counting all of those available online. You, go get... hum... oh right, I don't need to resort to that sort of dismissive comment to make a point.

[emerset]

@Portubed You can't attack me for defending the Carthusians! I'm not a proselytised convert but I see positive aspects in their life choice. I'm no Carthusian; but I didn't think I'd get attacked by a anachronistic pinhead who sides with my defendant & accuses me of incognizance… on the grounds of "if you knew them you wouldn't be arguing" If you're trying to make enemies of your intellectual friends bravo. You can't denigrate me for successfully defending them on modern criteria.

[Portubed]

@emerset It's you who are denigrating others, not me. I'm saying you are wrong in using the argument that these modern criteria are appropriate in any way. Ultimately, they don't matter. You have this construct set up about upholding their life as valid according to modern criteria. It isn't necessary. Their criteria are not of this world. As a personal note, you strike me as someone revolving around pride and the roles you play for the approval of others. The Carthusians are way, way beyond it.

[emerset]

@Portubed Look, these modern criteria matter to me. The psychological, physiological, medical, economic, logical, ethical, physical criteria is what I go by. I go by this criteria & say that even an atheist can appreciate the Carthusians. Countless other philosophical students also follow this criteria; it's no sin that the Carthusians have passed it. Yet you seem to think they're above it, that the spiritual is above the physical logical criteria. I don't. It's foolish to disregard the logical.

[Portubed]

@emerset It's above it, it's beyond it. The reason why it is defensable in the logical and physical criteria is because God made them for it. Fit that one into your little scheme and then we can talk some more. Anything else doesn't see the matter far enough, or even in it's complete truth, to be honest. They are there because God called them and they would do it even if it was senseless in the eyes of the world who doesn't fit God into the big picture.

[letronchosier]

@karkfump You really don't know what you are talking about, do you.

Did you watch the film? Have you been at a monastery or know any monks?

Insane deviantes frothing... your vitriolic babble is bothersome, at best.

People like you give us atheists a bad name

[fercasares]

sorry, I dissagree, even as a Catholic, thinking of The fact that God could not exist just makes these men a thousand times more admirable since they dedicate their life´s entirely to something they are not sure off,that takes gutts, and lots of faith.

[jattgill]

God is ONE! Peace to all Mankind!

[GladiusLLC]

There is peace and beauty here. Watching these Monks on their journey to become one with Christ is truly inspiring and refreshing in a modern world based in finite pleasures, noise and strife. It is a challenge for us busy with life to take a moment and experience a little bit of this peace. One should take time out for meditation, centering prayer of just silence. This is a reminder to stop and focus inward on the infinite power that exists, for this power is for all who seek it.

[Shanniquitie]

beautiful, thanks for uploading this treasure

[damienAlmann]

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[cdphatty]

wow, i gotta get this! i've always wanted to visit a carthusian monastery, but they don't allow visitors

[cicmic01]

hát nem egy akciófilm... :-D well, definitely not an action movie :-)

[AureusVenerabilis]

It isn't a "funny" film...If it doesn't have rivers of blood, gunshots and murders in it, it doesn't mean it is something weird...

In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful films I have ever seen...

[AureusVenerabilis]

STAT CRUX DUM VOLVITUR ORBIS.

God bless all the Carthusians, the Reverend Father and all the people of good will :-)

Most holy Virgin Mary & saint Bruno, pray for us.

[l0lperson]

However, I DO like this video very much. A devout spirit is still an important part of every person who has a religion, and these monks have really kept the most pure form of asceticism without being affected or tainted by a modern changing world. Nowadays, even clergymen can be tempted to sin for material gain. The Order is one of the most precious treasures of the world and should be a model for everybody. Even with our secular lives, taking time off to pray will help us be closer to our God.

[AureusVenerabilis]

@Daisyhotchy:

Daisy, the world should be happy that this film was created...The director had to wait for permission from Grande Chartreuse (The Great Charterhouse, main monastery of the Carthusian order) for 16 years and they gave him the terms I described below. Carthusian order still remains connected with the rest of the world and the Church... If you would like to chat or else, just send me a private message.

[AureusVenerabilis]

We should thank God for the Carthusian order. Daisy, and do you know something the terms given to the director? Only one camera and him, no one else could be there.But the result is excellent... I was looking for that film four years and was really happy when I finally got it :-)

[jmarcaudio]

There is peace and beauty here. Watching these Monks on their journey to become one with Christ is truly inspiring and refreshing in a modern world based in finite pleasures, noise and strife. It is a challenge for us busy with life to take a moment and experience a little bit of this peace. One should take time out for meditation, centering prayer of just silence. This is a reminder to stop and focus inward on the infinite power that exists, for this power is for all who seek it.

[elijah7k]

Buddhims is paganism and their meditations can open the door to the underworld since their meditations are not in the name of Christ. Eastern mysticism from hindus and buddhists is very dangerous and far from the peace you find in Catholic Monks and their monasteries.

[l0lperson]

elijah, for your information Buddhism is not a pagan religion but a religion to find an enlightened being within oneself. Their meditation techniques are used to clear the mind and improve concentration and focus so that in our daily life, the teachings and that concentration can be used to improve our standard of life. Please do consider your words as they may be misinformed.

[l0lperson]

Also, mysticism is actually discouraged from being practiced in meditation as truly, as you say, can be actually harmful as it clouds the mind from attaining the true goal of enlightenment due to the attachment for POWER. What matters is the intention when meditating and when the heart is pure and intentions are good, peace can definitely be attained, which i think is also the basic principle of Christianity, although we do not believe in the same God.

[savioblanc]

@l0lperson - uhh i'm sure that last line does not make sense - we do not believe in the same God - Buddhists don't belive in a God...Yes, many Buddhists revere the buddha, but he aint God or a god. I may be incorrect though!

[l0lperson]

@savioblanc well i mean that our own interpretation of the concept of God is different. It is true that people revere the Buddha as a teacher and a fully enlightened being, but what i meant was that each person has a different object of veneration and our spiritual aim.

[situatist]

@l0lperson can't be that different these aims, we are on the same Earth, no way in no way out. some teaching are freakier than the others, while some are , well, relaxed.

[elijah7k]

I believe Christianity is the only true religion, i don't mean to undermine other religions but i don't like catholic monks to be compare the buddhist monks since buddhism asks one to emptied oneself into nothingness but Christ asks us fill oneself in Himself. Praise be Jesus Christ.

[AureusVenerabilis]

Yes, I absolutely agree with you, elijah. Christian and Buddhist mediations are not the same.

[williyf2]

I am an atheist, but I grapple for words to describe the beauty of this movie. I find that it succeeds in showing the beauty of all religions - not only christianity. Especially when the venerable old monk describes his thoughts on time and god, I reflected that he reminded me very much of some buddhists I've seen. Perfectly at peace with themselves and the world. This is the great majesty of spirituality, and it strikes a chord into the very centre of the human journey. truly beautiful.

[dotto35]

You understand the beauty of this lifestyle/music (ie. Benedictan Chant) well, but this is Christianity and nothing else. These men are devoting their lives to Christ. They are Carthusians. Maybe that is why you like it. Peace be with you.

[weeniedogfan]

As a person who is not onl;y a parent of three sons and a professional federal law enforcement officer, ther is much apathy in this world that results in the evils in this world. I'm seriously considering entering the monastic lifestyle of a Benedictine order once I retire. I can only hope that God leads me into this passage of peace and prayer. Many of these monks of trhe various Benedictine and Carthusian orders are educated men. who feel the need of something more meaningful

[dotto35]

That is what this world needs. Christ be with you. +JMJ+

[cheesemonkey1990]

@dotto35 are you a Bishop Sheen fan?

[baryga1985]

Be strong in your Faith, brother! I wish I had your strength! +++

[jete121991]

They obviously love God but he calls us to take part in society not run away from it. These monks dont know whats going on in the Gaza strip between the Israelis and the Palestinians,in Zimbabwe with political instability, or in Indonesia with all the sweatshops.Pray for these thins at least. Be aware of whats really going on.You have to live in society if you wanna help it.If there are people starving, help them build schools and pray.Dont just pray,all this praying when they could be working.

[TheDorkVariety]

Well said.

[clarinet001]

Strong words. Well done!!

[85mello07]

A Trappist friend, when asked about the monks' ministry of prayer for the world and whether or not it "does any good" (a loaded phrase to be sure!), responds, "Who knows how it would be if we weren't praying for it?"

[papist77]

Amen:)

[Autofac]

@papist77 The world is held up and together by monastics like this. It absolutely still exists thanks to their prayers.

[clarinet001]

What a beautiful vocation to recieve.

[MysticHoly]

Jesus, my God! Thank you for these monks and others hidden away, praying for us and seeking perfection!

[mrdunder]

to understand this type of monastic life - read Rumor Goddens'In this House of Brede"... In the body of the Church are many different Parts just like the human body... This part is like the contemplative part of the brain in you... Yes this is a huge stretch for the regular person to understand...Perhaps looking at them as spiritual practice athletes would be more understandable...They are a power station of spiritual prayer - concentrated prayer..other orders are the hands of the church..

[jete121991]

These onks do not even get the news...so what the fuck are they praying for if they are not up to date on our worlds events? They are obsessed with God in a way the shouldn't. They should work in society to improve society...that is a real obsession.

[sabrinerweener]

society's transgressions have always had the same nature since its beginnings. you don't need to know who won the presidential election to know that things are changing; or know the details of a rape case to know that many are being violated against and harmed; or that john and jane doe got married to know that people get married. Do some reading on the purpose of monastic life, and the effect that Catholicism has in impoverished places, before you say anything.

[jete121991]

U telling me to do some reading on monastic life?I just took a whole course on the history of monastic life in my ultra conservative all male Jesuit catholic upper class majority white high school so my opinion is not based out of ignorance. I just think that many other monastic orders like the Missionaries of Charity are perfect examples of what God calls humans to do. Church doctrine tells us that both faith and good works are what God calls humans to do.

[jete121991]

Yes Carthusians got the praying part but the work aint there. Yes they do some work like chopping wood in the film but the work is for themselves. Primarily they only pray and you need both prayer and works equally. Helping the poor like mother Teresa that is real work that Jesus calls Christians to do.

[sabrinerweener]

The Church has canonized countless hermits and monks, there must be merit in it. Jesus bestows different people with different callings, be it corporal, spiritual, or both. Yes, doctrine tells us both faith and good works are necessary. In the case of monasticism, God accepts the surrender of their entire earthly existance as their prayer AND work. Keep in mind that if Mother Teresa had been told by Jesus to in prayer enter into a hermitage, she would have done so. Many saints have.

[jete121991]

"The Church has canonized countless hermits and monks,there must be merit in it."So what if the church canonized them?church members have been misleading throughout history and evil at times.thats why John Paul 2 apologized to women for the churches members abusing of them or church members involvement in the slave trade or the pointless crusades lead bychurch leaders.Church makes mistakes at least sometimes so it aint "infallible" the gate of the netherworld have corrupted its member many times

[sabrinerweener]

"Be fertile and multiply" thats a direct order to all of us...they (nor priests) dont do that either...I don't recall Jesus having children, let alone being married. Also, check Matthew 19:11,21. Of course, MEMBERS of the church have made mistakes, but the Church herself is the actual body of Christ. Those who act fully as Christians are the true Church, not just those who are nominally Catholic or Christian. To say that this true Church is fallible would be to refute Christ.

[jete121991]

"I don't recall Jesus having children"You sure about that?"But there are also many other things which Jesus did; which, if they were written every one, the world itself, I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written" John21:25A historical sexist allmale institution wouldnt want Jesus to have a family or wouldnt want to have female apostles...The church dont want women to be a part of the church.Mary is all they give credit to.

[jete121991]

"MEMBERS of the church have made mistakes, but the Church herself is the actual body of Christ" The church is a institution claiming to have apostolic roots...but the evil members of the church destroyed that bond...The crusades, inquisitions or simony come to mind.The gates of the netherworld to quote John have prevailed consistanly troughout history (today its the sexual abuse scandal homophobia).the lineage has been broken.You sound just like my religiously intolerant Church History teacher.

[sabrinerweener]

I apologize. I thought I was having a clarifying conversation with another faithful Christian, but I can see I'm just wasting both of our time...

[jete121991]

I used to be faithful...Until I realized the illogicality of Catholicism.

[sabrinerweener]

That's very interesting, because it's exactly the other way around for me. I was unfaithful until I realized its logicality.

[jete121991]

"In the case of monasticism, God accepts the surrender of their entire earthly existance as their prayer AND work." Use a biblical example of how this is true. "Earthly existence" is needed to be graceful of God because we are all his creation and we must respect and appreciate his creation... Carthusians disrespect it by hiding away from it. "Be fertile and multiply" thats a direct order to all of us...they (nor priests) dont do that either

[sabrinerweener]

You ask me to use a biblical example; not everything is in the Bible. "But there are also many other things which Jesus did; which, if they were written every one, the world itself, I think, would not be able to contain the books that should be written." (John 21:25) The Church is the one who put the Bible together. Carthusians may be a perfect example of those who fully respect and appreciate God's creation, in their solitude they have complete attention and focus to it in prayer.

[jete121991]

Dude what the fuck, why did it take you a month to respond? Anyways...what I'm saying is prayer and works go together. With billions of impoverished people all over the world these monks chose to pray in their heated cabins or whatever instead of going out and helping. Can u imagine the Missionaries of charity or the Jesuits just praying all the time. We need soldiers of peace, justice, and righteousness and we need as much as we can get.

[Frach438]

I truely enjoyed this film. They pray for the world. Let us pray for them and their calling.

[dara786]

Great movie, i'm fortunate enough to have seen this. Definately try to if u get a chance.

[Fronika]

Right, I'm buying the CDs off Amazon.

[whitemeadow2]

This was just breathtaking. It brought me to tears many times.

[EvangeliumVitae1]

I was typing too fast... I meant to say "plant" not plat and "..and you will see God."

[jete121991]

God did not create us solely for the purpose of worshiping him. Certainly prayer is important, bit with BILLIONS of people dying because of disease and living under poverty, the world needs the most helpers it can get. These monk could be helping a lot of people if they devoted themselves to people a little bit more. Why pray for something when we can make a difference.

[muertos06]

Perhaps their prayers are making a difference. Maybe their prayers are helping you with your actions to help others. Isn't that what prayer is for? To help us with the fruits(good works) that branch off from our faith? Unless you and I differ in our understanding of God.

[spunkets]

Prayer changes nothing.

These guys are simply sociopaths who can't deal with the chaos of the real world.

They're social cripples.

If they were not monks, they'd be mental patients, or bums in the streets.

God is dead.

Prayer means nothing.

Evolve.

[muertos06]

What does evolution have to do with God? And no God is not dead.

I realize you like to dismiss and put down other human beings, making racist statements like the ones you made earlier that got deleted, but that's not me. I don't hate other people. That would even go against a humanist understanding.

[spunkets]

I said I didn't understand how a black man could become a monk. Black people do not normally give up sex for god, which is a true statement.

I never said I "hated" other people either, but I suppose your embellishments help to make your feeble points.

And yes, God is dead because I killed him.

I suffocated him with pillow in a cheap motel room one night in 1994, then I stuffed pages out of a Gideons bible down his throat.

You should thank me.

I gave your freedom back.

[muertos06]

Ha okay, as far as the racial statements are concerned, I'll just let your words speak for themselves.

And "freedom?" No that's not what you're proposing. You propose nothingness. A bottomless black pit of enslaving nothingness that sooner or later helps you come to the same conclusion about life as Heath Ledger's joker.

[EvangeliumVitae1]

You seem like a man or woman of science. Look at the design of man and of the world around us. Take a deep look and each person, plat, and creature, and you will God. This creation, no matter what state it is in, is beautiful and could not happen by chance alone. Does the world not work perfectly? How is that our bodies are so complex and work so perfectly. Use your doubts and see them from a believer's point of view.

[jete121991]

Look Bro or Father I go to an all male Jesuit High School(as Catholic as you can get). We pray everyday and it certainly helps us in our lives. But to say that only praying will make as significant a difference in society than doing community service is absurd. Why would I pray for the poor people in our streets when i can physically go out there and help them? If you can make a difference make that difference. God gave us to beautiful of a world for us to waste and never see.

[EvangeliumVitae1]

Alright bro.. you should be doing something instead of sitting on your lazy ass all day and arguing with people on the computer.... St. paul said "Prayer and works go together."..now get out there and do something.. (Im in high school too by the way, bro)

[jete121991]

Dude you don't even know me and you have the nerve to call me lazy. I have do like five extracurricular activities and i take a tough course load. I am involved with a Youth council that helps fund community service projects in the city of Milwaukee. Do not ever call me lazy. I do not know you so i am not calling you anything. I pray that you show better respect in the future. Wait Why pray to God when it is up to you to make that decision? You must choose to act.

[jete121991]

"Perhaps" and "Maybe" are not direct answers. I'm sure they pray for the poor but the level of poverty is still increasing and the rich are only getting richer. It is time to come out of the shadows and fight (while praying for guidance). This is the only direct way of solving the world problems. Look at the missionaries of Charity, they used their devotion to help the poor all over the world and the world need the most helper it can get. Carthusians can make a positive difference.

[muertos06]

If you don't think that prayer has a direct effect on the hearts of people or makes any kind of difference, then don't bother to pray. The prayers of the Carthusians are helping the missionaries of Charity. Nobody is trying to "out-Catholic" anybody else here, but to say prayer doesn't do anything is against Catholic doctrine.

[EvangeliumVitae1]

If I may add, peoples' prayers have surely helped me, especially with my priestly vocation. If was not for that, I do know where I would be. Of course personal prayer is important, but just as the apostles prayed for Christ, so people pray for us. Do not look for large scale events, just the little ones that occur in our lives--mine and yours.

[mariuspy]

why do you care so much if they spend their life praying? In the worst case, you should be angry with the people that don't care abouth others.

Obviously God doesn't want everybody to be monks, but don't blame these people for giving their entire life to be close to God. This is the true meaning of happiness.

[jete121991]

Look i cant stand apathetic people, I wanna make that clear, i am sick and tired of listening to music on the radio that encourages people to be apathetic. Now, I care about the oppressed people of the world and I think that the church must do the best they can to help them. The RCC can do much better to help the world.

[dotto35]

The Catholic Church, and it's charity work, have done more for the world than anything else or anybody else (poor, healthcare, education)

[jete121991]

When did I say the Church was not the best at Charity work? Never! I am simply saying that it can make improvements. The Church is an institution and it is not perfect. This is an example of an imperfection that could be changed. This world needs more direct help! Tell those people of Africa surrounded by the AIDS Virus and then tell me that praying is working. Do something DIRECTLY to help the oppressed people of the world. "Ora et labora", pray and work for the people

[ctweebee]

@mariuspy The greatest saints wanted to spend their lives in cloistered contemplation, but if you will notice how God used them IN THE WORLD. He put them to work for the greater good of souls.

[fencetennis]

@ctweebee Perhaps it seems that way because the "greatest saints" are often those that the Lord has deemed to be known in the world. Surely there are even greater saints who are known only to God and those souls in heaven. Even still, one of the greatest saints of modern times was a cloistered nun who died at the age of 24: St. Therese of Lisieux!

[ctweebee]

@fencetennis Therese is my name saint. I was born on Sept 8th, the nativity of the Blessed Mother and the day St. Therese was professed, and what a beautiful day it was. Knowing she would give her troth to Jesus dressed all in white she wished in her heart that all the World would be dressed in white. And this is true: when she left the church after taking her vows she discovered that it had snowed. Everywhere she looked was white and she praised God for this sign of his great love.

[ctweebee]

@fencetennis I do ever wonder about them.

[Velocilex]

I just watched this last night and found it compelling and uplifting. I admire the Carthusians for their rigorous asceticism and agree with the commenter who said this is such a sane way to live. As alien as the depictions of the Night Office and the Paschal procession seemed to me, the brothers were also shown as extremely recognizable in the scenes of them "skiing" down snow-covered slopes or discussing the Trappists' use of six water fonts for hand washing. A fascinating film.

[aantonella68]

This is definetely one of the most beautiful film I've ever seen!

[floridaredhead]

I just got this DVD and watched it.

It is riveting.

What a sane way to live. No cell phones, no faxes, no computers, no newspapers, no TV, etc.

I look at them and think they are far smarter than us, who are in the world.

[flakbait22]

I envy their inner peace. To be removed from the chaotic

portion of the world and dwell where you could be so in

touch with your own spirituality and existence would be

Heaven on Earth.

[hlinskona]

I just now placed an order for this movie.

I might get a 2nd copy and send it to my mother as well.

I really think I'm going to love this.

[TheGallantGentry]

I saw this in an art house with my father. What an amazing film. Absolutely breathtaking!

[kodwyerr]

I saw this film last night. The minute is was over- I started it again. It left me breathless... amazing!

[mafiaazulusa]

This is a 100% Catholic movie!!!!!!

[smeagolonfire]

i'm seeing this movie in my spanish class.

very hypnotic.

[hlinskona]

Please tell me if this is on DVD yet. I would like to see the whole thing.

[Frach438]

You can reserve it at AmazonDOTcom. It comes out in October.

[Bellringer1]

It is, you can order it off Amazon. I just did a few minutes ago, I can't wait until it arrives.

[Manzanasman]

¿Una película de casi 3 horas donde no se habla? Sencillamente impresionante. Una obra maestra.

[Frach438]

MarkGauvreau has a good review on here under Into Great Silence. Sub titled "A Catholic Movie.  He about somes it up.

[bedoboy]

Brilliant film the last 3 hours flew by , can't wait for dvd. Never saw an audience so engrossed in a movie before.

James

[bedoboy]

Going to see this movie in Local Film for all Club in Local arts theatre, can't wait.

James Ireland

[mrystsr]

Will be available on Amazon for about $20 on Oct. 23, 2007...preorders taken

[candyiiiiiii]

you can check out listings of where the film will be playing at zeitgeistfilms com

[Godblessyou777]

IT's playing in Massachusetts at the Kendall Theatre in Cambridge.

[curiousboy74]

I've been waiting almost a year to see this movie! I also recommend Nancy Klein Maguire's book, "An Infinity of Little Hours." To nitta87: The film's playing at the Varsity Theater in Seattle starting March 30. No plane ticket necessary!

[nitta87]

I think that this movie is only playing New York...is that true? I can't fly from Seattle to NY just to see a movie! Does anyone know if it's going to be distributed more widely? I really want to see it, the movie looks beautiful...

[FREEtupacNOW]

Theyre starting to show the film in other cities now. Ask your local independent theater for details!!

[GoblinGirl]

I just saw it last night (in NYC). It's quite beautiful at times. It's 162 minutes, but it moves by very quickly.

[erinsaldivia]

have a look at the video shop (i bought it )!! =) or in the internet! good luck!

and it doesn't just look beautiful..IT IS!! =)

above all ...an interesting way of life, a call to live the silence...also in our lifes

[candyiiiiiii]

you can check out listings of where the film will be playing at zeitgeistfilms com