Of Gods and Men
Des hommes et des dieux
“In the face of terror, their greatest weapon was faith...”
Synopsis
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.
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Of Gods and Men | Official Trailer HD (2010)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-26
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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
Farid Larbi
Ali Fayattia
Adel Bencherif
The Terrorist
Benaïssa Ahaouari
Sidi Larbi
Idriss Karimi
Hadji
Abdellah Chakiri
The Colonel
Goran Kostić
The Croatian Site Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 5, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
10.36x
+$37.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xavier Beauvois
- Screenplay & Story
- Xavier Beauvois, Étienne Comar
- Original Score
- Mike Kourtzer
- Original Title
- Des hommes et des dieux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $41.4M
- Production Studios
- Why Not Productions, Armada Films, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xavier Beauvois
Xavier Beauvois, Étienne Comar
Mike Kourtzer
Caroline Champetier
Marie-Julie Maille
Pascal Caucheteux, Étienne Comar, Grégoire Sorlat
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Caucheteux
Producer
Xavier Beauvois
Writer
Caroline Champetier
Director of Photography
Étienne Comar
Producer
Xavier Beauvois
Director
Étienne Comar
Writer
Grégoire Sorlat
Producer
Michel Barthélémy
Production Design
Marielle Robaut
Costume Design
Marie-Julie Maille
Editor
Mike Kourtzer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Of Gods and Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Of Gods and Men about?
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.
Who directed Of Gods and Men?
Of Gods and Men was directed by Xavier Beauvois.
Who stars in Of Gods and Men?
The principal cast of Of Gods and Men includes Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Olivier Rabourdin, Philippe Laudenbach, Jacques Herlin.
When was Of Gods and Men released and how long is it?
Of Gods and Men was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of Of Gods and Men?
Of Gods and Men had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $41.4M at the worldwide box office (10.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Of Gods and Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Of Gods and Men was composed by Mike Kourtzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Of Gods and Men?
Of Gods and Men holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).