The Monk Trailer

When he was a baby, Ambrosio was raised by Capucin monks in a Spanish monastery. He becomes a devout monk and, as an adult, his sermons are among the most popular in the country, if not the most popular. However, most of his fellow monks are jealous of Ambrosio's success.

He soon becomes intrigued by one of his pupils. The monk in question is a woman, Matilda, who disguised herself. Ambrosio starts to lust after her and she tempts him further. Ambrosio soon starts lusting after Antonia, an innocent young girl who is a regular attender of Ambrosio's sermons. Matilda, using magic spells, helps Ambrosio fulfil his desires for the young woman.

It becomes clear to Ambrosio that Matilda isn't all she appears to be. and she hasn't finished with the once devout monk.

The Monk is directed by Dominick Moll, perhaps best known for directing the 2005 thriller Lemming, which starred Charlotte Gainsbourg. It is adapted from the gothic novel of the same name, which was written by Matthew Lewis in 1796. There have been a couple of film adaptations in the past: another French version in 1992 and an English version, which starred Paul McGann, in 1990.

Starring: Vincent Cassel, Deborah Francois, Sergi Lopez, Catherine Mouchet & Geraldine Chaplin.

Director: Dominik Moll