A drama about Cistercian monks who stand up for their beliefs when confronted by fundamentalists. Awards 2010: Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize 2010: 3 Cesar Awards: Best Picture, Supporting Actor, Cinematography. 11 Nominations 2010: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film 2010: NBR - National Board of Review: Best Foreign Film 2010: European Film Awards: Nominee Best Film and cinematography 2010: Independent Spirit Awards: Nominee Best Foreign Film 2010: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best European Film Based on a true story Cast Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale, Olivier Rabourdin, Philippe Laudenbach, Jacques Herlin, Loïc Pichon, Xavier Maly, Jean-Marie Frin, Abdelhafid Metalsi, Sabrina Ouazani, Goran Kostic Director Xavier Beauvois Screenwriter Xavier Beauvois, Etienne Comar Music Various Cinematography Caroline Champetier (filmaffinity)