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Sugar
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08-15-2000
| Sunday, March 25, 2007 - 11:02 pm
Has anyone else seen this film yet? The Grande Chartreuse monastry in the French Alps is considered one of the world's most ascetic monasteries. There is no score, no voiceover, just the day to day living of the monks. The filmmaker wrote to the order in 1984 asking permission to make a documentry. They said they would get back to him when they were ready, and they did, 16 years later. The simplicity is compelling and shows a life of contentment. It is nearly 3 hours long. Surprisingly, despite the calm, the viewer has a sort of "anticipation" as to what comes next. This sort of life is so very far removed from the hustle bustle of most modern living. Bottled water, sneakers and a laptop seem almost too modern in this rather rustic setting. The theatre was almost full. Because of the quiet, it is extremely annoying that so many people came in late and couldn't find seats easily. I was about to turn around to chastise and shush one of the late groups, but they kept moving. They were nuns. Although over my grade school fear of nuns in full habit, I was glad I didn't shush them. I'm surprised my 1st grade class learned anything, we spent most of our time kneeling by our desk for being naughty, which generally meant too loud while Sister Olivia was over on the 2nd grade side of the room. My husband and I wished we had gone with friends so we could all discuss it later. As you can imagine the line in the ladies room was very long after the movie so did hear some other viewers thoughts. I suspect it is one of those films he and I will ruminate over and discuss from time to time over the next few weeks.
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Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003
| Monday, March 26, 2007 - 12:52 am
Sounds really good. It's not playing in my city. Only at a university theater a 6 hour trip away. Will have to wait for it to be available...
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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000
| Monday, March 26, 2007 - 8:49 am
Simpler than dial-up?
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Monday, March 26, 2007 - 11:21 am
LOL
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