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Cast
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Valerio
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Joséphine Japy | ... |
Antonia
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Le débauché
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Jordi Dauder | ... |
Père Miguel
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L'abbesse
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Frédéric Noaille | ... |
Lorenzo
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Frère Andrés
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Martine Vandeville | ... |
Leonella
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Pierre-Félix Gravière | ... |
Frère Iago
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Serge Feuillard | ... |
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Ernst Umhauer | ... |
Le novice
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Jean-Francois Vendroux | ... |
L'homme au bébé
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Madrid, in the seventeenth century. Abandoned at the doorstep of a monastery, Ambrosio has been brought up by the Capucin Friars. After becoming a friar himself, he becomes an unrivaled preacher whose sermons draw crowds and earn him the admiration of all. Admired for his extreme rigor and absolute virtue, Ambrosio is certain he is safe from any temptation. But Satan has not said his final word... Written by Guy Bellinger
Plot Keywords:
remake | gothic | male frontal nudity | literary adaptation | based on book |Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some sexuality, brief graphic nudity and violent images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
FrenchRelease Date:
13 July 2011 (France) See more »Also Known As:
El monje See more »Box Office
Budget:
€11,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$8,418 (USA) (8 March 2013)Gross:
$8,418 (USA) (8 March 2013)Company Credits
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The movie is too predictable to really shock. The twists are telegraphed (or phoned in or emailed or whichever way you like to communicate). That doesn't make the movie bad, but it doesn't help making it great either. So while Vincent Cassel gives it all in a very complicated role and he delivers on it, the story and the way it is build up does not help him elevate the movie.
Acting is good, cinematography is good too and you have a decent sound design. The themes might speak to you (depending on your world-view), which is why some even saw a masterpiece in this. And I don't blame them, if they prioritize on other points than I do. I like the themes too, but again, there are quite a few shortcomings along the way.