Mount Athos on a peninsula off the cost of Greece is one of Europe's last remaining secrets: a monks' republic. Access to women is strictly denied and in order to keep unwanted tourists out, visas are granted only to pilgrims and workers.
This is one of the very rare occasions, a filmmaker was given access to all forms of monastic life on the holy mountain. Enjoy!
This is one of the very rare occasions, a filmmaker was given access to all forms of monastic life on the holy mountain. Enjoy!