The Monk (1990)

Directors

Francisco Lara Polop

Cast

Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Concha Hidalgo, Freda Dowie, Isla Blair, Manuel De Blas, Paul McGann, Sophie Ward, Suzanne Bertish

The story

The film begins in 18th century Spain, with Father Lorenzo (Paul McGann) and Mother Agueda (Isla Blair) being tried before the Spanish Inquisition, and Lorenzo agreeing to confess and tell his story in order to escape torture. The setting then turns to the past, where Lorenzo is a charismatic and admired priest. He listens to a confession by a young nun named Sister Ines (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon), who has become pregnant, and reports her to the covenant's leader, Mother Agueda, despite the girl's pleas for help.

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