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The Monastery: Mr. Vig and the Nun

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A cranky Danish bachelor locks horns with the Russian nun who has come to supervise renovations to the man's crumbling estate so that it can be used as a monastery.

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David Fear Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Moira MacDonald Seattle Times The film, letting us read between the lines, creates a charming depiction of two people who become necessary to each other. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 1, 2008 Full Review David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle The truths of [the subject's] life, no matter how unbelievable they may seem at times, make him almost heroic and the film almost perfect. Rated: 3.5/4 Oct 26, 2007 Full Review Bill White Seattle Post-Intelligencer A dull and dreary film that derives its entertainment value from exploiting the sociopathology of its central character. Rated: C Jan 31, 2008 Full Review Stuart Klawans The Nation A sly, quiet documentary. Sep 1, 2007 Full Review Ken Fox TV Guide Against all odds, you'll leave this remarkable film caring quite a bit for the old coot -- surely a sign of a very good documentary Rated: 4/4 Aug 31, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The greatest 01 hour: and 24 minutes of real Danish footage (with subtitles)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member thoroughly enjoyable documentary. Even though I found Mr. Vig a bit exasperating I still thought he was quite likeable. This is a documentary film at its best. It's not trying to be flashy or preach, it just telling a simple story about 2 very different but equally determined people. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A beautiful documentary. Simple story. The characters are lovable and their conflict is interesting. The love that develops through their differences is awesome. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Audience Member I recommend this movie only for people who are Russian Orthodox. I doubt that others would appreciate the story of a monastery opening in Denmark. On the other hand, Sister Ambrosija had some "girl power"!! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Documentary is supposed to reveal to the viewer parts of life that we may not know or understand. The Monastery is a perfect example of seeing that which we have never glimpsed before. A heartwarming story of an old man's last wish and the nun who trives to achieve her tries to make his wish come true, while doing what is best for her church. A tangled web of stand-offs and misunderstandings culminate in a memorable and fulfilling climax. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Great one, like Alice in the wonder land :) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A cranky Danish bachelor locks horns with the Russian nun who has come to supervise renovations to the man's crumbling estate so that it can be used as a monastery.
Director
Pernille Rose Grønkjær
Producer
Sigrid Jonsson Dyekjær
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Danish
Release Date (DVD)
Feb 19, 2008
Runtime
1h 24m