Monakh I — Bes (2016)

: The film currently holds a 6.8/10 on IMDb based on user reviews.

: 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)

(English: Monk and Demon ) is a 2016 Russian mystical comedy-drama directed by Nikolai Dostal and written by Yuri Arabov . It blends elements of folklore, religious parable, and sharp social satire to tell the story of a humble monk and the supernatural entity that attempts to corrupt him. Plot Overview : The film currently holds a 6

: Drawing on Russian literary traditions (such as the works of Nikolai Gogol), the film uses absurdist humor to explore deep moral questions. Production & Reception Monakh i bes * 2016

: Unlike traditional depictions of demons as purely horrific, Legion is portrayed with a human-like petulance and vulnerability, making the "battle for a soul" feel more like a complex, tragicomic dialogue.

However, as Legion attempts to break Ivan's spirit through various tricks—including a miraculous journey to the Holy Land—the relationship between the two takes an unexpected turn. The demon's attempts to corrupt the monk are met with a stubborn, simple faith that begins to have a curious effect on the tempter himself.

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.