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The Monk

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A virtuous monk (Vincent Cassel) descends to the depths of sin and depravity after Satan sends an unholy temptress (Déborah François) to lead him astray.

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Visually sharp but only occasionally gripping, The Monk is still watchable thanks in part to Vincent Cassel's charismatic performance.

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Tina Hassannia Slant Magazine Mar 8, 2013
1.5/4
Dominik Moll never addresses Matthew Gregory Lewis's original groundbreaking ideas in The Monk, nor does he rework the material for a contemporary audience. Go to Full Review Sheri Linden Los Angeles Times Mar 7, 2013
2.5/5
A work whose elegant atmospherics ultimately overwhelm the story, even with the terrific Vincent Cassel in the title role. Go to Full Review Manohla Dargis New York Times Mar 7, 2013
3/5
What repulsed Coleridge in the novel clearly amuses the French director Dominik Moll in his diverting if somewhat thin adaptation. Go to Full Review Patrick Gamble CineVue Jan 8, 2019
3/5
This overblown, yet strangely immersive Faustian tale takes the narrative foundations of a Shakespearean tragedy and forces them through a Gothic filter with erratic results. Go to Full Review Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue Mar 29, 2013
This is a fascinating character study about spirituality and religious responsibility that smartly doesn't take its more melodramatic elements very seriously. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jelisije J @jjosifovic Jul 23, 2026 A good movie that could have been great. A devote priest is tested with his faith when he starts to desire a women and knwows when being with her he is breaking his vow to God. See more Dick C @Joshua19930826 Jul 1, 2024 It's movie with tragic reflections... See more michael d @RT08912548 Feb 5, 2020 Much-abbreviated but surprisingly good adaptation of the classic novel . See more Oct 27, 2018 The film is illustrated with haunting, beautiful cinematography, gothic art direction, fantastic performances, and well executed direction. Although I love a good tragic tale, it never feels like a complete arc for the titular Monk and I wish it explored more of this in extended fashion. See more Mar 26, 2016 cassell is the fuel that makes this period pic go See more Oct 22, 2015 Thought it would be boring. Way much better overall, although still sounds kinda stiff in the old Frenchie way. See more Read all reviews
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Dominik Moll

Director

Vincent Cassel

Capucin Ambrosio

Déborah François

Valerio

Joséphine Japy

Antonia

Sergi López

Le débauché

Catherine Mouchet

Elvire

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Synopsis A virtuous monk (Vincent Cassel) descends to the depths of sin and depravity after Satan sends an unholy temptress (Déborah François) to lead him astray.
Director
Dominik Moll
Producer
Michel Saint-Jean, Ricardo Fernández-Deu
Screenwriter
Dominik Moll, Anne-Louise Trividic, Anne-Louise Trividic, Dominik Moll
Production Co
Diaphana Films, Morena Films S.L.
Rating
R (Violent Images|Some Sexuality|Brief Graphic Nudity)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$8.4K
Runtime
1h 41m
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