The Black Monk (2017)

The Black Monk (2017) poster

Based on the short story by Anton Chekhov, Kama Ginkas’ astounding reimagining highlights and builds off of the Chekhovian tension between the beauty of life and the tragedy of how it is lived. The story tells the the tale of philosophy student Andrey Vasil'ich Kovrin. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, Kovrin decides to visit his childhood friend Tanya Pesotsky at the estate of her father. As he and Tanya develop a relationship and eventually marry, a black monk of legend begins appearing to Kovrin in visions. Though these hallucinations at first imbue the young man with joy and energy, they eventually lead to his ruin.

Director: Kama Ginkas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
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Country: Russia
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Monk about?
Based on the short story by Anton Chekhov, Kama Ginkas’ astounding reimagining highlights and builds off of the Chekhovian tension between the beauty of life and the tragedy of how it is lived. The story tells the the tale of philosophy student Andrey Vasil'ich Kovrin. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, Kovrin decides to visit his childhood friend Tanya Pesotsky at the estate of her father. As he and Tanya develop a relationship and eventually marry, a black monk of legend begins appearing to Kovrin in visions. Though these hallucinations at first imbue the young man with joy and energy, they eventually lead to his ruin.
Who directed The Black Monk?
The Black Monk was directed by Kama Ginkas.
Who stars in The Black Monk?
The Black Monk stars Sergey Makovetskiy, Valeriy Barinov, Yuliya Svezhakova, Igor Yasulovich.
How long is The Black Monk?
The Black Monk has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is The Black Monk?
The Black Monk is a Drama film.
Where was The Black Monk produced?
The Black Monk was produced in Russia.