Overview

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.

Genres

Cast

Lambert Wilson

Christian

Michael Lonsdale

Luc

Olivier Rabourdin

Christophe

Philippe Laudenbach

Célestin

Jacques Herlin

Amédée

Loïc Pichon

Jean-Pierre

Xavier Maly

Michel

Jean-Marie Frin

Paul

Abdelhafid Metalsi

Nouredine

Sabrina Ouazani

Rabbia

Abdellah Moundy

Omar

Olivier Perrier

Bruno