The Monastery of Sendomir (1920): cast, story & where to watch
1920 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1920, The Monastery of Sendomir 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. The Monastery of Sendomir 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, The Monastery of Sendomir 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 The Monastery of Sendomir page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monastery of Sendomir tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch The Monastery of Sendomir (1920)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monastery of Sendomir change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Monastery of Sendomir worth watching?
- The Monastery of Sendomir holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monastery of Sendomir?
- The Monastery of Sendomir stars Tore Svennberg, Tora Teje, Renée Björling, Emil Fjellström and Axel Nilsson.
- When was The Monastery of Sendomir released?
- The Monastery of Sendomir was released in 1920, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.