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Behind the Monastery Wall
- Release Date: 1928-01-15
- Genres: Drama
- Rating: 0 (0 votes)
- Runtime: 58 min
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Subtitles:
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Synopsis: Behind the Monastery Wall
The old nunnery owns the best lands. Nuns rent out the land to local rich men, and exploiting peasants they have a wealthy life. The peasants live in misery. Especially, the family of the peasant named Levin. He is forced to give away his last horse, his son Andrii is imprisoned, his daughter Nastia becomes a maid of a rich landlord. Trying to prevent the master’s harassment, Nastia escapes and gets to the nunnery. She can see the other life of the nuns who manufacture false relics, drink alcohol and kill children. Nastia ends up in the basement for resisting one of the “spiritual pastors.” Meanwhile, her brother Andrii escapes from prison. He stirs up a rebellion and saves his sister. The film is lost.
Behind the Monastery Wall presents an emotional and introspective portrait of life, navigating complex relationships, personal failures, and redemptive arcs. It's a compelling meditation on resilience and the human spirit.
Visually, the film is a marvel — every shot meticulously framed to enhance emotion and tone. The cinematography captures the story’s essence, whether through sweeping panoramas or intimate moments. Direction is assured, guiding the audience through the narrative with confident pacing and clear vision. Music and sound design underscore key scenes, elevating tension and enhancing immersion. Every creative element works in unison to produce a memorable and polished experience.
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In the end, Behind the Monastery Wall stands as a shining example of cinematic craft — a harmonious blend of narrative, performance, and technical achievement. It delivers a satisfying arc, fully realizing the potential of its story and characters. Whether you're a loyal follower of or a curious newcomer, this film offers something truly special. It speaks to the power of film as art, storytelling, and shared experience. Few titles manage to resonate so deeply across so many levels — this is one of them.
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Cast & Characters
- Nina Li as Nastya Levina
- Matviy Lyarov as Nedzelnitskiy
- Mykola Kuchynskyi as Priest
- A. Ostashevsky as Bishop Straton
- Morshchikova as Mother hegumeness
- L. Nordt-Lundina as Manefa
- Anastasia Suvorina as Old nun
- Arseni Kuts as Andrey Levin, Nastya's brother
- Borys Bezhin as Monk
- K. Rudakov as Handicap
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