by Michael Hastings
synopsis
Francisco Lara Polop directs this adaptation of a dark tale from 18th-century literature. El Fraile concerns the quandary of a monk (Paul McGann) whose resolve is tested by the charms of the mysterious Matlilda (Sophie Ward).
characteristics
- Monastery
- Monk
- On-the-run
- Hide-out
- Forbidden-love
- Crisis Of Faith
- Dangerous Attraction
- Escape
- Crisis Of Conscience
