Behind the Monastery Wall
Originally released in 1928. Behind the Monastery Wall is a drama film. directed by Pyotr Chardynin. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nina Li, Matviy Lyarov, and Mykola Kuchynskyi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1928
98 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- VUFKU
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Behind the Monastery Wall about?
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 n...
Who directed Behind the Monastery Wall?
Behind the Monastery Wall was directed by Pyotr Chardynin.
How long is Behind the Monastery Wall?
Behind the Monastery Wall has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Behind the Monastery Wall released?
Behind the Monastery Wall was released on January 15, 1928 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Behind the Monastery Wall?
The main cast of Behind the Monastery Wall includes Nina Li, Matviy Lyarov, Mykola Kuchynskyi, A. Ostashevsky, Morshchikova.