Movie

Essene

★ 7.3(6)19721h 26m

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Good to know

Director: Frederick Wiseman
Release date: 1972-11-13
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

About Essene

Essene is a 1972 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Frederick Wiseman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Essene in Saudi Arabia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Essene is about daily life in a Benedictine monastery and the resolution of conflict between personal needs and the institutional and organizational priorities of the community. In the Order, where the focus of life is the relationship of individual work and worship to the community as a whole, the brethren must cope with the same issues that arise in any community: rules, work, worship, values, love, and play.

Themes & keywords

monkreligionmonasteryobservational cinemareligious communityholy ordersspiritual communitybenedictine monkobservational documentarydaily routinelaw and orderdaily lifedaily challenge

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Essene in Saudi Arabia?+

Essene is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Essene on Netflix?+

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How long is Essene?+

Essene has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When did Essene come out?+

Essene is a 1972 movie directed by Frederick Wiseman.

What genre is Essene?+

Essene is Documentary film.

Who directed Essene?+

Essene was directed by Frederick Wiseman.