Bes (2016): Monakh I

: The film highlights the contrast between Ivan’s genuine, often messy faith and the rigid, power-hungry hierarchy of the monastery and the Russian state.

: Critics have noted its ability to switch seamlessly between slapstick comedy and profound theological meditation. Film Profile Director Nikolai Dostal Release Year Runtime Genre Comedy, Drama, Fantasy Notable Cast Timofey Tribuntsev (Ivan), Georgiy Fetisov (Legion) XXI: My favorite Russian movies - IMDb 37. Monakh i bes * 2016. * 1h 54m. * Not Rated. The Name of the Rose and similar movies and shows - IMDb Monakh i bes (2016)

Set in the first half of the 19th century, the film follows , a new inhabitant of a rural Russian monastery. Ivan's arrival coincides with a series of inexplicable miracles and odd occurrences that both fascinate and trouble the local clergy. It is soon revealed that Ivan is being haunted and manipulated by a "demon" named Legion , who has chosen the monk as his target for temptation. : The film highlights the contrast between Ivan’s

: Yuri Arabov, known for his long-standing collaboration with director Alexander Sokurov, provides a script that is both intellectually dense and accessible as a folk tale. Monakh i bes * 2016