The Brethren
Братия
Synopsis
THE BRETHREN is a documentary about the monks of the world's northernmost monastery -- the Trifonov Pechengsky monastery located in Kolsky Peninsula, Russia. It was Russia's Northern outpost a few centuries ago. Later it was destroyed and abolished, and now it is being restored. The brethren of this monastery is small: 4 hieromonks and 2 monks. They are young, and every one of them has had his personal way to monastic ordination. All their life stories are nontrivial and even paradoxical. They are attempting not only to restore the buildings of the monastery but to build a temple in their hearts. The film features unique footage of the inner life of the monastery.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olesia Buryachenko
- Original Score
- Pavel Karmanov
- Original Title
- Братия
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Release Date
- 01/01/2011
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olesia Buryachenko
Pavel Karmanov
Department Leadership Roster
Olesia Buryachenko
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Brethren.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brethren
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What is The Brethren about?
THE BRETHREN is a documentary about the monks of the world's northernmost monastery -- the Trifonov Pechengsky monastery located in Kolsky Peninsula, Russia. It was Russia's Northern outpost a few centuries ago. Later it was destroyed and abolished, and now it is being restored. The brethren of this monastery is small: 4 hieromonks and 2 monks. They are young, and every one of them has had his personal way to monastic ordination. All their life stories are nontrivial and even paradoxical. They are attempting not only to restore the buildings of the monastery but to build a temple in their hearts. The film features unique footage of the inner life of the monastery.
Who directed The Brethren?
The Brethren was directed by Olesia Buryachenko.
Who stars in The Brethren?
The principal cast of The Brethren includes Not specified.
When was The Brethren released and how long is it?
The Brethren was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brethren?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brethren was composed by Pavel Karmanov.