Five Benedictine nuns from different backgrounds live together in a cloistered community near Paris, teaching and supporting each other while accommodating refugees.
Synopsis
Five Benedictine nuns from different backgrounds live together in a cloistered community near Paris, teaching and supporting each other while accommodating refugees.
Synopsis
Just outside Paris, a community of Benedictine nuns lives and works together in a monastery. They come from various backgrounds and often speak different languages. The sisters sell handmade rosaries and offer guest rooms for visitors and refugees, including Halyna from Ukraine. Older nuns teach younger ones daily, following the rules of Saint Benedict as they learn to coexist in their cloistered life.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Halyna, a Ukrainian refugee finding shelter with the nuns.
- See how handmade rosaries are crafted by the sisters.
- Follow the daily life of Benedictine nuns in a unique community.
Did You Know
- The nuns accommodate refugees, including Halyna from Ukraine.
- The community is located just outside of Paris.
- The film features nuns from diverse backgrounds who often speak different languages.
- The documentary is directed by Lorraine David and runs for 55 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the community of Benedictine nuns located?
The community of Benedictine nuns is located just outside of Paris.
What do the nuns sell to sustain their community?
The nuns sell handmade rosaries to help sustain their religious community.
Who is Halyna and why is she in the community?
Halyna is a refugee from Ukraine who is accommodated in the guest rooms operated by the nuns.
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