STK-ID 3094

CS of very young novice asleep over his book, being nudged by boy beside him. Shot of procession of white-surpliced Benedictine monks carrying candles and crucifixes. Sequence in refectory at Saint-Benoit-du-Lac showing monks preparing to eat, eating with much ceremony. Interior shot of chapel showing monks taking leave, again with much ceremony. Sequence showing monks approaching, genuflecting, bowing to each other, incense bearer, two candle bearers and five other monks walking towards altar, genuflecting, bowing and making signs of the cross. MLS of monks singing in chapel. CS of monk playing organ. CS of sanctuary lamp. CU of page of book written in latin.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Monastery
Location
Saint-Benoît-du-Lac
Year
1951
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3