Into Great Silence
2005, German. Directed by Philip Gröning.
A meditation on life. A contemplation of time. Silence. Repetition. Rhythm.
An intimate portrayal of the everyday lives of Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse, high in the French Alps (Chartreuse Mountains). The idea for the film was proposed to the monks in 1984, but the Carthusians said they wanted time to think about it. The Carthusians finally contacted Gröning 16 years later to say they were now willing to permit Gröning to shoot the movie, if he was still interested.
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 4 September 2005
- Original title
- Die große Stille
- Country
- Germany, Switzerland, France
- Written by
- Philip Gröning
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What Into Great Silence is based on
Into Great Silence is based on a true story.
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Into Great Silence: quick answers
Is Into Great Silence worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence runs 162 minutes (2h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is Into Great Silence on?
Into Great Silence isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 September 2005. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Into Great Silence?
If you liked Into Great Silence, try Baraka, Walk with Me, Anselm.
Who directed Into Great Silence?
Into Great Silence (2005) was directed by Philip Gröning.
What is Into Great Silence based on?
Into Great Silence is based on a true story.