The Black Monk
Le Moine Noir
Synopsis
Andrey Kovrin, overworked intellectual who dreams of liberty and glory, decides to retire to the country house of his old friend Pesotsky and his daughter Tanya to get some rest. As he sits in the garden, he sees the ghost of a monk, who will haunt his stay and eventually drive him mad. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dominique Thiel, Kirill Serebrennikov
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Score
- Jēkabs Nīmanis
- Original Title
- Le Moine Noir
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Production Studios
- ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dominique Thiel, Kirill Serebrennikov
Anton Chekhov
Jēkabs Nīmanis
Department Leadership Roster
Tatyana Dolmatovskaya
Costume Design
Dominique Thiel
Director
Kirill Serebrennikov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Monk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Monk about?
Andrey Kovrin, overworked intellectual who dreams of liberty and glory, decides to retire to the country house of his old friend Pesotsky and his daughter Tanya to get some rest. As he sits in the garden, he sees the ghost of a monk, who will haunt his stay and eventually drive him mad. Based on a short story by Anton Chekhov.
Who directed The Black Monk?
The Black Monk was directed by Dominique Thiel, Kirill Serebrennikov.
Who stars in The Black Monk?
The principal cast of The Black Monk includes Philipp Avdeev, Viktoriya Miroshnichenko, Odin Lund Biron, Bernd Grawert, Mirco Kreibich.
When was The Black Monk released and how long is it?
The Black Monk was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Monk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Monk was composed by Jēkabs Nīmanis.