French drama based on the 1996 kidnapping and killing of seven monks in Algeria. 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.
Stars: Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Olivier Rabourdin, Philippe Laudenbach, Jacques Herlin, Loïc Pichon
Crew: Xavier Beauvois (Director), Caroline Champetier (Director of Photography), Étienne Comar (Producer), Xavier Beauvois (Writer), Pascal Caucheteux (Producer), Étienne Comar (Writer)
Country: France
Language: العربية, Français
Studio: Why Not Productions, Armada Films, France 3 Cinéma
Runtime: 120 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 08, 2010
IMDb: 4.3
Keywords:sunrise, faith, hostage, peace, monk, koran, evacuation, medicine, protection, based on true story, religion, terrorism, algeria
