Of Gods and Men

Of Gods and Men

Of Gods and Men is a 2010 drama film written by Etienne Comar and directed by Xavier Beauvois. "A monastery high in the mountains of the Maghreb, some time in the 90s Eight French Christian monks live in harmony with their Muslim brothers. But violence and terror are slowly taking hold of the region. Despite the ever-growing danger that surrounds them, the monks' resolve to stay - whatever the cost - grows stronger day by day..." Quoting the program notes from the 2010 Cannes Film Festival site.

quick facts
Release date:May 18, 2010
Directed by:Xavier Beauvois
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:120 Minutes
Producer:Etienne Comar, Pascal Caucheteux
Editor:Marie-Julie Maille
Cinematography:Caroline Champetier de Ribes
Screenplay by:Etienne Comar

Award-winners from Of Gods and Men

Michael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale
Character:Luc
Born:May 24, 1931

Cast of Of Gods and Men

Lambert Wilson
Lambert Wilson
Christian
Born:August 3, 1958
Age:53
Philippe Laudenbach
Philippe Laudenbach
Célestin
Born:January 31, 1936
Age:76
Jacques Herlin
Jacques Herlin
Amédée
Born:August 17, 1927
Age:84
Olivier Rabourdin
Olivier Rabourdin
Christophe
Born:March 3, 1959
Age:53
Sabrina Ouazani
Sabrina Ouazani
Rabbia
Born:December 6, 1988
Age:23
Goran Kostic
Goran Kostic
Le chef de chantier croate
Born:November 18, 1971
Age:40

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2010 Cannes Grand Prix, Xavier Beauvois
2011 César Award for Best Film
2011 César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Michael Lonsdale
2011 César Award for Best Cinematography, Caroline Champetier de Ribes
2010 National Board of Review Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Xavier Beauvois
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YearAward Nomination
2011 Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film, Xavier Beauvois
2010 European Film Award for Best Film, Xavier Beauvois
2010 Carlo Di Palma European Cinematographer Award, Caroline Champetier de Ribes
2010 BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Xavier Beauvois
2011 César Award for Best Film, Xavier Beauvois
2011 César Award for Best Director, Xavier Beauvois
2011 César Award for Best Actor, Lambert Wilson
2011 César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Michael Lonsdale
2011 César Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Olivier Rabourdin
2011 César Award for Best Writing - Original, Xavier Beauvois
2011 César Award for Best Cinematography, Caroline Champetier de Ribes
2011 César Award for Best Editing, Marie-Julie Maille
2011 César Award for Best Sound, Vincent Guillon
2011 César Award for Best Costume Design, Marielle Robaut
2011 César Award for Best Production Design, Michel Barthélémy
2011 David di Donatello for Best European Film, Xavier Beauvois
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Film director of Of Gods and Men

Xavier Beauvois
Xavier Beauvois
Born: March 20, 1967
Age: 45

Xavier Beauvois is a French actor, film director and screenwriter. His film Don't Forget You're Going to Die was entered into the 1995 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Jury Prize. His film Of Gods and Men received the Grand Prix and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 2010 Cannes Film...
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TitleReleasedRated
João Mata Sete
Of Gods and Men 2010 PG-13 (USA)
Le Petit Lieutenant 2005
According to Matthieu 2000
Don't Forget You're Going to Die 1995
Nord 1991
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