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ΜΕΤΕΩΡΑ   [Original Title]

Meterora   [Title Translation]
Metéora   [Spelling Variation]
Météores   [Title Translation]
Country of Origin: Greece
Year of origin: 1924
Genre: Documentary Film
Locations of shooting: n/a
Keywords: Calambaka, Meteora, monasteries, monastery, monk, monks
Scenes from the life of monks at Meteora. Black and white motion pictures, undated. The first two recordings are general views of the monasteries on the rocks. Three recordings of monks picking olives. Two recordings of a monk filling a bucket with water from a stream. A monk is digging up the topsoil in a field. Sixteen recordings that clearly show the unusual, manually operated lift fitted with a net. Truly spectacular shots. Two recordings of the distribution of bread to monks in the presence of the stock keeper who takes notes. A wooden bell summons the monks at mealtime. Monks are getting together. Four recordings at a table with monks having a meal. Two elderly monks and two young novices. We are attending a prayer gathering, watching the monks fill their glasses with wine and listening to the exchange of wishes. Seven recordings about coffee preparation. The coffee mill at work and the roasting at the fireplace. Two monks are reading the Holy Scriptures at the window. Another monk is ringing the bell. Three marvelous recordings portraying monks in the dark. One is lighting a candle, the other is praying and the third one is counting prayers on a rosary. All the monks are gathered at the sitting area. There is a shot of a candle swaying in front of Virgin Mary’s icon.

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Sound: Silent film
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Duration: 4 min

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