Here’s the first look at Vincent Cassel in The Monk (Le Moine) trailer, directed by Dominik Moll. Adapted from Matthew G. Lewis’ 1796 cult gothic novel, The Monk follows the tragic destiny of Brother Ambrosio in 17th century Catholic Spain. Abandoned at birth at the gates of a Capuchin monastery, Ambrosio was raised by the friars. Today, he has grown into a preacher admired far and wide for his fervor. Feared, though, for his righteousness, he is believed to be immune from temptation. The arrival of a mysterious apprentice undermines his convictions, leading him onto the path of sin.
Opened: July 13 (France)
Production companies: Diaphana Films, Moreno Films
Cast: Vincent Cassel, Deborah Francois, Jospéhine Japy, Catherine Michet, Frédéric Noaille, Sergi Lopez, Geraldine Chaplin, Roxane Duran
Director: Dominik Moll
Screenwriters: Dominik Moll, Anne-Louise Tridivic
Producers: Michel Saint-Jean, Alvaro Longoriac
Director of photography: Patrick Blossier
Production design: Antxon Gomez
Music: Alberto Iglesias
Costume designer: Bina Daigeler
Editors: Francois Gédigier, Sylvie Lager
