The Black Monk (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, The Black Monk is a notable film.
What it’s about. Based on the short story by Anton Chekhov, Kama Ginkas’ astounding reimagining highlights and builds off of the Chekhovian tension between the beauty of life and the tragedy of how it is lived. The story tells the the tale of philosophy student Andrey Vasil'ich Kovrin. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, Kovrin decides to visit his childhood friend Tanya Pesotsky at the estate of her father. As he and Tanya develop a relationship and eventually marry, a black monk of legend begins appearing to Kovrin in visions. Though these hallucinations at first imbue the young man with joy and energy, they eventually lead to his ruin.
Who’s in it. The Black Monk stars Sergey Makovetskiy as Andrey Kovrin, Valeriy Barinov as Yegor Pesotsky, Yuliya Svezhakova as Tanya Pesotskaya and Igor Yasulovich as Black Monk.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Monk page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Monk (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black Monk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Black Monk?
- The Black Monk stars Sergey Makovetskiy, Valeriy Barinov, Yuliya Svezhakova and Igor Yasulovich.
- When was The Black Monk released?
- The Black Monk was released in 2017.