Das Geheimnis des Klosters (1920): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1920, Das Geheimnis des Klosters is a drama film directed by Victor Sjöström, running about 54 minutes.

What it’s about. When two riders come to the monastery seeking shelter for the night they inquire from one of the monks about the founding of the monastery. The old monk reluctantly recounts the story of Count Starschensky, a nobleman of wealth and property. Starschensky is blessed with domestic happiness, however, he later finds that his young wife, Elga, has been sneaking her lover into the castle in evenings when he is away, and that their only child is not his, but a product of this affair. Tragedy ensues and the count sells his estates and establishes the monastery as part of his penance.

Who’s in it. Das Geheimnis des Klosters stars Tore Svennberg as Count Starschensky, Tora Teje as Elga, Renée Björling as Dortka and Emil Fjellström as Friar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Das Geheimnis des Klosters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Geheimnis des Klosters page.

If you liked it. Fans of Das Geheimnis des Klosters tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.