The Monastery

Charles E. Guggenheim Emerging Artist Award 2007Full Frame Grand Jury Award 2007

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Alternately bemused, confused, and fussy, Mr. Vig gives his Danish castle to the Russian Orthodox Church for a monastery. When the church accepts and sends a nun to seal the deal, Mr. Vig finds out there’ll have to be a few changes around the house. A beautifully shot and witty meditation on the peevish merging of life and faith.  RR

Director

Pernille Rose Grønkjær

Producer

Sigrid Helene Dyekær

Release Year

2006

Festival Year

2007

Country

Denmark

Run Time

84 minutes