Black MonkMovie
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...
About Black Monk
Black Monk is a 1993 drama movie directed by Laco Halama.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 17m, production credits from Slovakia, an original language code of SK.
The credited cast includes Vladimír Jedľovský, Július Pántik, Soňa Valentová, Barbora Bobuľová. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
