Black Monk

TV adaptation of A. Chekhov's short story. The main character, Professor Kovrin, is a man full of doubts about the meaning of his existence, yearning for perfection and all-round harmony. Dedicated to his work and his pedagogical mission, he is tormented by anxieties over his own mediocrity and routine. At the same time, he fears that any excellence means the beginning of abnormality, exclusion from society. The mysterious aura of the ancient Christian legend of the Black Monk's existence brings a welcome partner into Kovrin's fractured world, a reflection of his secret desires. Eventually Kovrin comes to believe in his unique destiny to be the chosen one and to do good. In a sudden euphoria, he unthinkingly marries Tanya, a simple country girl. However, the "good" deed eventually becomes a burden for Kovrin...

Vladimír Jedľovský

Július Pántik

Soňa Valentová

Barbora Bobuľová

Marián Slovák

Anton Vaculík

Emanuel Hason

• Laco HalamaDirector

Release date

January 1, 1993

Status

Released

Original language

Slovak

Runtime

1h 17m

Genres

Drama