Series synopsis
Monasteries of Europe, also known as Monastères d'Europe : Les Témoins de l'invisible is a French documentary television series that premiered on ARTE on December 3, 2018. It ended on December 7, 2018. It was created by Marie Arnaud, Jacques Debs. It stars Yann Collette and Marie Arnaud.
What is happening today in European monasteries? Why do young people leave the “normal” world to devote their lives to spirituality? Let's embark on a journey to discover the sources of Europe and share the life of monastic communities from Ireland to Russia and from Greece to Germany.
Premise
What is happening today in European monasteries? Why do young people leave the “normal” world to devote their lives to spirituality? Let's embark on a journey to discover the sources of Europe and share the life of monastic communities from Ireland to Russia and from Greece to Germany.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yann Collette as Narrator (voice)
- Marie Arnaud as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | December 3, 2018 | December 7, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
At the Water's Edge Monks and sisters built impressive buildings at the water's edge : Mont-Saint-Michel (France) animated by the Fraternities of Jerusalem or the monastery of the Benedictines on Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria (Germany)… |
December 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
From the Back of the World Sisters and brothers often sought to isolate themselves until they reached the end of the world. Saint Gregory of Tatev in Armenia hides at the top of an inaccessible mountain. It is animated by a single monk, an exception! |
December 4, 2018 |
| 3 |
Unusual Monasteries that are both timeless and in our time. In Bavaria, a monastery that animates the economic and cultural life of the region. In Georgia, a monastery in a troglodyte site. |
December 5, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 3, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2018 |
| Runtime | 52 minutes |
| Status | ended |