Black Monk
Black Monk
1993, Slovak. Directed by Laco Halama.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Slovak
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- Released
- 1 January 1993
- Original title
- Čierny mních
- Country
- Slovakia
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Black Monk runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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Black Monk isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed Black Monk?
Black Monk (1993) was directed by Laco Halama and stars Vladimír Jedľovský, Július Pántik, Soňa Valentová.