The Monk


1h 41m 2012

Brief Synopsis

In 17th-century Madrid, a baby named Ambrosio is left at the gates of a monastery and raised by the brothers there. When he grows up, Ambrosio becomes a brother who is admired for his uncompromising ethics and draws crowds when he speaks. But Brother Ambrosio faces temptation when Valerio arrives. T

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Moine, Moine, Le, Monk
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Foreign
Period
Thriller
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Diaphana Distribution; Diaphana Films; Memento Films; Morena Films
Distribution Company
ATO PICTURES/INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION/M+TROPOLE FILMS DISTRIBUTION; Ato Pictures; Benelux Film Distributors; Cathay Film Organization; Diaphana Distribution; Eco Filmes; Lumière Publishing; Metrodome Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Praesens-Films; Rialto Distribution; Serenity Entertainment International; Vertice Cine
Location
Madrid, Spain

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

Synopsis

In 17th-century Madrid, a baby named Ambrosio is left at the gates of a monastery and raised by the brothers there. When he grows up, Ambrosio becomes a brother who is admired for his uncompromising ethics and draws crowds when he speaks. But Brother Ambrosio faces temptation when Valerio arrives. The young novice claims to be hiding his disfigured face behind a mask, but in fact is a woman named Matilda, who has been sent by Satan and leads Ambrosio to a path of sin.

Film Details

Also Known As
Le Moine, Moine, Le, Monk
MPAA Rating
Genre
Adaptation
Foreign
Period
Thriller
Release Date
2012
Production Company
Diaphana Distribution; Diaphana Films; Memento Films; Morena Films
Distribution Company
ATO PICTURES/INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION/M+TROPOLE FILMS DISTRIBUTION; Ato Pictures; Benelux Film Distributors; Cathay Film Organization; Diaphana Distribution; Eco Filmes; Lumière Publishing; Metrodome Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Métropole Films Distribution; Praesens-Films; Rialto Distribution; Serenity Entertainment International; Vertice Cine
Location
Madrid, Spain

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 41m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States March 8, 2013

Released in United States 2012 (World Cinema)

Released in United States 2012

Limited Release in United States March 8, 2013

Based on the novel "The Monk" by Matthew G Lewis and published in 1796.

Released in United States 2012 (Special Presentations)