If anyone here has not seen the Russian film "the island" they really ought to. It's about an Russian Orthodox monk, who is a fool-for-Christ. Such a wonderful movie. It's in russian and the title is something like OCPOB.
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That movie is also called "Ostrov" (Which is the translation of "The Island" in those Russian characters into English).Best Orthodox Movie I have ever seen. My favourite "Good" movie by far, it takes a bit to start it, but I've watched it at least 4 times and it's excellent. Something to watch sometime each year, I watched it last during Great Lent - it wasn't intentional then, but I think maybe I should make that my own little tradition so I can always remember to see it.Peter
Yes, I wait for movies to come out on DVD.
I really loved this movie. The story unfolds so wonderfully - and Sigourney Weaver is a marvelous narrator. I especially like how the seeming \"minor\" character plays an important role in pulling all the themes together - namely, you can't tell a person's character by the outside, and that there is nothing more powerful than forgiveness.
Well then, I am brainwashed and fully aware of it. Brainwash me some more, baby.
Just saw this film, on DVD (via netflix). The story unfolds so simply and the characters shine through without needing excessive dialogue. Don't bother with the 1992 version. Stick to the original 1955 film and use the English soundtrack if you don't speak spanish and don't want to read subtitles. It's excellent.