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...
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Vladimír Jedľovský
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Rex
Elf
Július Pántik
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Soldiers of Freedom
Interrupted Song
Soňa Valentová
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Witchhammer
Barbora Bobuľová
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The Immature
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Marián Slovák
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Elf
Broken Promise
Anton Vaculík
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Piece of land
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Emanuel Hason
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The Feather Fairy
Safari
Laco Halama Director
First release January 1, 1993 · Produced in Slovakia · Original title Čierny mních
Production
Slovakia
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Original title
Čierny mních
Original language
Slovak
Spoken on screen
Slovak
Release dates
Slovakia · January 1, 1993
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No release date listed for United States.
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