The Island

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08/12/2021 This has captured the very essence of Eastern Orthodox Christianity, it is a film of tremendous depth and spiritual value. From what I read, the actor playing father Anatoly is a monk himself, which I found interesting. See more 07/20/2021 I hate foreign films but was obligated to watch this movie by friends who allowed me to spend the night when I was in need. So I watched, internally reluctantly. From the beginning, I was riveted. This movie is powerful. But much more than that, this movie is true, heartfelt, and speaks to the spiritual struggle in everyman. I was deeply moved, and grateful for having been made to watch it. Incidentally, after seeing it I wanted to buy it, and when I looked for it I realized that I already had been given the movie many years ago, but never watched it because I don't like foreign films! For anyone with an open heart, this movie is a must see, for your soul's sake. See more 01/10/2021 This flick has been on my "want to see"-list for ten years or so, and I finally got to se it. In a small Russian Orthodox monastery lives an unusual man. Some believe he's crazy, other believes he can heal or rip demons out of you. He lives on, and never leaves the small island, where few people live and even less enter. He got there when he was young and had to deal with a very hard choice during the war when the Germans forced him to kill a man. He can't deal with it and just don't have the energy to return to the normal world. Pretty artsy, sometimes funny but also pretty religious and driven by dialogue. The speaking part is not the big thing here, but the visual stuff surely is. The pictures and the camera work is amazing and so are the performances. It reminds me of plenty of other Russian gems but this is not as shiny as I could have hoped for. It's still a very good film but I guess my mind never got really into it - something that happens often these days. 7.5 out of 10 wheelbarrows of coal. See more 06/22/2020 Very inspiring movie and well made. The actors did a superb job playing the characters. Will rewatch the film for its deeper spiritual content. See more 12/12/2016 Profound. It is modern Russia. See more 04/17/2015 This is one of my all time favorite movies I have ever seen. It may be confusing to someone who does not have any background knowledge of the Orthodox Christian faith or the fact that the main character is supposed to be a "Fool-for-Christ", but if you have that background knowledge you will be very moved by this film. See more Read all reviews

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