Gods of Molenbeek (2019) User Reviews

Beautiful journey to child's mind

[severajaaho · 7/10 · 12 August 2019]

The documentary takes the audience literally to child's perspective and observes the surrounding world from there. With beautiful cinematography and music it's a memorable experience. Though the film lacks a strong script or thematic focus as it deals with broad issues such as religion, friendship, culture and terrorism, it succeeds in looking at these difficult topics from its 6-year old protagonist's perspective.

A beautiful, impossible film

[JJA73 · 10/10 · 20 July 2019]

This beautiful documentary about two small boys of different backgrounds working through the contentious politics which surround them, and religious differences which divide them, is by far the best film I have seen this year. A beautiful, sensitive, miraculous film, which moved me so deeply during its screening that I felt an overwhelming sense of wonder at its existence. The love which the two boys feel for each other is palpable, and the way in which they honestly grapple with the religious and cultural differences which complicate that love, and the delicate way in which the filmmaker has captured it, is profound. I'm not a person who easily engages in superlatives, but this is as good as nonfiction cinema gets.

Truly beautiful film

[agnesunt · 10/10 · 22 January 2021]

This film is touching, sincere and deeply honest. It shows two young boys dealing with topics that even adults struggle with, trying to find meaning and answers from their friends and themselves. What I loved was the cinematography - it was made as if I was with them, in the world of a 6-year-old.

Truly beautiful and sweet, this film is a lovely watch for anyone who is interested in themes of religion and childhood!