Standing their ground
The Algerian Civil War in the 90’s took tens of thousands of innocent lives, including seven monks, who lived in peace for years with the local population, before extremists kidnapped and assassinated them in 1996. Of Gods and Men — which screens at the Way Library on January 18 — chronicles the rise of the brutal conflict, the monk's decision to refuse protection and their debate over whether to stay or flee. A french language film, it won the 2010 Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Grand Prix, which is the second highest honor at the renowned event. Free. 7pm.101 E. Indiana Ave. 419-874-3135. www.waylibrary.info
Standing their ground
The Algerian Civil War in the 90’s took tens of thousands of innocent lives, including seven monks, who lived in peace for years with the local population, before extremists kidnapped and assassinated them in 1996. Of Gods and Men — which screens at the Way Library on January 18 — chronicles the rise of the brutal conflict, the monk's decision to refuse protection and their debate over whether to stay or flee. A french language film, it won the 2010 Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Grand Prix, which is the second highest honor at the renowned event. Free. 7pm.101 E. Indiana Ave. 419-874-3135. www.waylibrary.info
