The Monks of Vina

Summary With the annual wine harvest as the backdrop, The Monks of Vina explores the rituals and curiosities of monastic life. Along the way, the monks faith will be severely tested, especially among the new arrivals who recently relinquished all worldly possessions, taking vows of poverty, obedience and chastity. Added to the mix are a female, fifth-generation winemaker and the spirit of Leland Stanford, who once ran the largest vineyard in the world on the same property. Lifting a veil on the spiritual side of wine-making, The Monks of Vina reveals the extreme sacrifice and devotion required in a quest to become closer to God. View more details

The Monks of Vina

Directed : John Beck

Written : John Beck

Stars : Unknown

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Genres : History Biography Documentary News

Release date : Sep 25, 1995

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Vina, California, USA

Summary With the annual wine harvest as the backdrop, The Monks of Vina explores the rituals and curiosities of monastic life. Along the way, the monks faith will be severely tested, especially among the new arrivals who recently relinquished all worldly possessions, taking vows of poverty, obedience and chastity. Added to the mix are a female, fifth-generation winemaker and the spirit of Leland Stanford, who once ran the largest vineyard in the world on the same property. Lifting a veil on the spiritual side of wine-making, The Monks of Vina reveals the extreme sacrifice and devotion required in a quest to become closer to God. View more details

Details

Genres : History Biography Documentary News

Release date : Sep 25, 1995

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : Vina, California, USA

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