Essene

Name: Essene (1972)
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 40

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Essene

1972

1h 26m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman observes life inside a Benedictine monastery and the problems that arise within the community.

Calum Baker

Radio Times

May 27

4/5

Wiseman finds the film's unique angle: a sense of profundity in the profane.

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Frederick Wiseman

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Frederick Wiseman

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William Brayne

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Frederick Wiseman

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman observes life inside a Benedictine monastery and the problems that arise within the community.

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