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Selected to represent France at the last Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language film, Of Gods and Men not run very lucky to win the nomination despite his side having a number of factors as critical acclaim and the Grand Prix award at last year's Cannes Film Festival. However, I am sure that the film deserved a mention in this category as it demonstrates its superiority over the other nominees ( example, Biutiful ).

Of Gods and Men leads to the most hidden corners of a monastery in Algeria, where we see the dedication and spirit of a group of monks from France to live with a small population consisting mainly of Muslims. Although they profess a different faith, the monks have been able to gain the confidence and friendship of the people thanks to the selfless aid they provide, such as medicines and free medical consultations. However, the monastery's peace is threatened when a group of terrorists that this population committing violent acts and murders. This is when Christian, the leader of the monks, you should take the decision on whether to continue living under the yoke of criminals, risking his own life, or, if they leave the monastery and moved to a safer place. Obviously, the movie focuses on the development of this dilemma that is most important to follow the doctrine without regard to life-threatening, or is primarily personal welfare rather than religious practice.

Xavier Beauvois, director of the film has many strengths and these include the fully immersed in the lives of these individuals who live surrounded by nature, silence and prayer. For this reason, the movie lends itself to keep pace somewhat slow and contemplative yet the film never manages to fall into utter boredom. In a way, Beauvois weaves the daily tasks of the monks with life outside the monastery, often contrasting the sound to the viewer does not get lost in the rhythm of history. Added to this, the performances of the cast hit the spot and is especially Lambert Wilson who excels in portraying a very human and honest feelings and problems to which his character faces. The only but that would put the movie is the scene that closely resembles ¨ The Last Dinner · while the music of Swan Lake is heard background. Since it is the only piece of music that accompanies the film, the scene I did for other unnecessary and in some ways an emotional blackmailer. I think that it was too much drama in history to want to manipulate the viewer's feelings that way.

Based on true events, Of Gods and Men is an intense film that even when not wearing a too fast pace, he manages to have you biting your nails, literal, and the edge of the seat. Furthermore, it is shown that there is no need of resources spent to transmit the central message of the film. With brilliant performances, and a story right direction estrujante, tape is not only a major contribution of French and European cinema, but also a universal story about the human and spiritual, regardless of race or religion.

Rating: ***