A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions, eventually deciding to stay and help their neighbours keep the army and the insurgents at bay.
Release: 2010
Rating: 6.7
Genre: Drama, History
Duration: 120 min
Country: France
Production: Why Not Productions, Armada Films, France 3 Cinéma
Lambert Wilson
as Christian
Michael Lonsdale
as Luc
Olivier Rabourdin
as Christophe
Philippe Laudenbach
as Célestin
Jacques Herlin
as Amédée
Loïc Pichon
as Jean-Pierre