: The process of refining the footage took another two and a half years. Thematic Elements and Style Film Review: Into Great Silence
: Gröning lived in the monastery for six months, filming entirely alone without a crew or artificial lights. Into Great Silence
The film's existence is a testament to extraordinary patience. Philip Gröning first requested permission to film the monks in 1984; the Order took to consider his proposal before granting access in 2000. : The process of refining the footage took