Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage

2017Movie96 minEnglish

In 13th century Ireland a group of monks must escort a sacred relic across a landscape fraught with peril.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users72%
Director: Brendan MaeldduffGenres: Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

In 13th-century Ireland, a group of Cistercian monks embark on a perilous journey to escort a sacred relic to Rome. They are accompanied by a mute layman who may hold the key to their survival, as they face betrayal, political intrigue, and the brutal realities of war.

Critical Reception

Pilgrimage received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric visuals and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat uneven and the violence occasionally gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking with a grim, brutal atmosphere.
  • Features compelling performances from its ensemble cast.
  • The narrative pacing and thematic exploration can be inconsistent.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's historical setting and the intensity of its action sequences. Some viewers noted that the story could be slow at times but found the performances to be a strong point.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various historic sites across Ireland, enhancing its authentic medieval atmosphere.

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5rJoud

5rJoud

**Could be the beginning of a great saga** This film is great, believable action, characters and setting. Good soundtrack, charismatic actors, it's well paced and has decent camera work. The story has a certain pen and paper role-play...