: 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
: 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. : Critics have noted its ability to switch
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. * 1h 54m
: The film currently holds a 6.8/10 on IMDb based on user reviews.