Movie Digest
Carthusians are a religious order of the Catholic Church. The traditional Western monastic vows of Obedience, Stability, and Life Conversion has taken by Carthusians. This documentary is about the quiet and secluded everyday life of Carthusian monks in their monastery.
The Feel-Good Part
This documentary gives an insight into the lives of Carthusian monks for better understanding.
The Disappointing Factor
There is nothing, in particular, to pinpoint as it is a documentary.
In-Depth Analysis
The Carthusian was known to people because of the 2005 German film The Great Silence. When the film was released, Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, was home to this religious group. This film helped with the credibility and engagement of the documentary to an audience. The main plot of the documentary is the regularity of their daily cloistered routines: frequent prayers, meals eaten alone in private chambers, completion of prescribed chores, etc. Carthusians eat together in silence once a week. They also enjoy weekly recreation together and take turns walking in couples weekly. Some monks come from various communities such as German-speaking, Latin, Hebrew, English, etc. Their day-to-day routine includes existing in quiet and isolation. The director Kim Dong-il was passionate about this subject, and the cinematography was good.
Star Power
There are no actors to highlight as it is a documentary that gives us a view of Carthusian’s everyday activities.
Overall Opinion
It is an informative documentary without preaching about the religious aspect. This documentary may or may not be your cup of tea.
