El Fraile (1990)
Directed by Francisco Lara Polop / Paco Lara
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Religious Drama, Romantic Drama |
Run Time - 102 min. |
Countries - Spain, United Kingdom |
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Synopsis by Michael Hastings
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).
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Keywords
escape, forbidden-love, hideout, monastery, monk, on-the-run
