A meditation on life. A contemplation of time. Silence. Repetition. Rhythm.
2005 · 2h 42m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, but the Carthusians said they wanted time to think about it.
Director: Philip Gröning
Writers: Philip Gröning
Music by: Philip Gröning, Michael Busch
Cinematography: Philip Gröning
Editor: Philip Gröning